A patient is referred to a rheumatologist for treatment of an autoimmune disease. She complains of excessive dryness of her eyes and mouth. After tests, a diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome is made
The rheumatologist advises her that she is also at increased risk for which of the following?
A. foodborne diarrheal diseases
B. compression fractures
C. hypertension
D. tooth decay
E. asthma
ANS: D
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contraction that utilize anaerobic ATP production
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