An autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks joint tissues is called arthritis.


Answer: rheumatoid arthritis

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A. adapt rapidly. B. are among the most specialized receptors. C. respond to factors that can damage tissue. D. are widely distributed in the brain.

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A patient is displaying high volumes of urine output and severe dehydration. The most likely cause is _________.

A. hyposecretion of oxytocin B. hypersecretion of oxytocin C. hyposecretion of ADH D. hypersecretion of ADH

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A cell is only able to respond to hormones if specific hormone receptors are present on the membrane or within the cell.

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

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The parasympathetic division arises from the ________ regions of the spinal cord.

A. brain, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal B. brain and sacral C. brain, thoracic, and lumbar D. sacral and lumbar E. brain, sacral, and coccygeal

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