BIOD 152- Module 5 Exam With Satisfied SolutionsWhat is rheumatoid arthritis? - -T-cells attack the synovial lining inside joints-T-cells produce interleukins, which cause inflammation inside the jointssystemicallyWhat is multiple sclerosis? - Antibodies attack and/or prevent the formation ofthe myelin sheath around nerve cells-resulting in muscular weaknessWhen do allergic reactions occur? - antibodies are produced against mild antigenscalled allergensTrue or false: Few people that display allergies have some type of geneticpredisposition to this type of body reaction. - False. Many peopleGeneral allergy reactions - red/watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, andheadachesWhat is anaphylaxis? - -a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction-excessive immune response to an allergenWhat happens in anaphylaxis? - -Antibodies are overproduced by B-cells-This overproduction increases capillary permeability causing hives, narrowingrespiratory pathways, difficulty breathingAnaphylaxis can lead to anaphylactic shock. What are the shock symptoms? - -Capillaries extremely dilated-drop in blood pressure-heart failurePreview Mode
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