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A disease in which an individual's immune system attacks his or her own body's cells is called a(n)
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A disease in which an individual's immune system attacks his or her own body's cells is called a(n) autoimmune disease.
Examples of autoimmune disease include systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Immunization is based on the body's ability to remember an encounter with a specific antigen.
Streptococcus and staphylococcus are examples of Bacteria
Colds are usually transmitted by hand-to-hand contact
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common complication of gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Inflammation of the liver is known as hepatitis
Lymph Nodes are where macrophages congregate.
Which of the following describes a disease in which the fluid inside the eye is under abnormally high pressure? glaucoma
What is the most common type of arthritis? Osteoarthritis
An individual who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n) gerontologist
Which of the following individuals would be considered as having a higher-than-average risk for trying illicit drugs? all, including driving fast (apparently)
Which is an opioid? Codeine
The typical primary effects of central nervous system depressants include all of the following, EXCEPT Euphoria
Amphetamines can do all of the following, EXCEPT improve complex thinking
The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is Marijuana
The active component in marijuana is THC
Breathable chemical vapors produced by substances such as aerosol sprays are called inhalants
Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE? Some alcohol is excreted by the lungs, which is the basis of breath analyses for alcohol levels.
At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to first feel "relaxed"? less than .05%
Death by alcohol poisoning can be caused by inhaling fluid or vomit into the lungs. central nervous system and respiratory depression.
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