Inflammation of the spinal nerve roots is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


radiculitis

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The histologic section is notable for glomerular inflammation in a crescentic distribution. Staining, using fluorescently tagged anti-IgG antibody, shows linear deposits of IgG along the glomerular basement membrane. Urinalysis is positive for moderate proteinuria and red cell casts. A chest radiograph shows pulmonary infiltrates. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Systemic lupus erythematosus B. Graves' disease C. Chronic allograft rejection D. Goodpasture's syndrome E. Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis

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Patients develop a tolerance to the side effects of antipsychotic drugs, but do not develop a tolerance to their dosage.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is not a cause of infertility in women?

A. azoospermia B. STDs C. luteal phase inadequacy D. incompetent cervix

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Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland secretes decreased amounts of thyroxine

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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