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| The tonsils and adenoids intercept _____ invading via the upper respiratory tract |
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| T lymphocytes that produce lymphokines and assist other lymphocytes and phagocytes in performing their functions |
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| Approximately ___ of total lymphocytes are B lymphocytes |
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| the numerous type of antibodies |
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| The release of histamine into the blood vessels results in _____,________,and______ |
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| localized heat, redness and swelling |
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| The AIDS epidemic is greatest in _______ |
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| In the United States, you are least likely to contract HIV through _____ |
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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Western blot and Coulter HIV-p24 Antigen Assay are
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| tests used to diagnose HIV infection |
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Chondrosarcoma is a malignant
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The T in the TNM system refers to size or extent of
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| local spread of the primary tumor |
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Exposure to the chemical carcinogen benzene has been linked to
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| Human papilloma virus is found in at least ____ of cases of cervical cancer. |
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Shark cartilage, megadoses of vitamins and herbal supplements are examples of
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| alternative therapies for cancer patients |
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The first FDA-approved cancer vaccine occurred in 2010 with Sipuleucel-T (Provenge®) for
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| Low-grade fever, forgetfulness, irritability, confusion and unexplainable muscle weakness or pain are symptoms of . |
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| chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) |
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The canines or cuspids are pointed to
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Carbohydrates are digested before
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| proteins, fats or fibers. |
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| The liver secretes over ____ of bile a day. |
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| The ____ processes proteins from amino acids, receives blood for its own support and preservation from the portal vein and renders many toxins harmless. |
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| collecting area for the remains of digestion |
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| When a ____ is performed it is possible to obtain tissue samples through the scope |
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| The American Cancer Society recommends a colonoscopy every ___, beginning at age ___. |
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An upper GI series requires the patient to ingest
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The only effective treatment for appendicitis is
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Crohn’s disease is most common in the
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Bulging pouches in the wall of the GI tract where the lining has pushed into the surrounding muscle is characteristic of
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| A crack or tear in the lining of the anus is called a(n) . |
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Fever, abdominal cramping and vomiting are symptoms of
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| an inflammation and infection of the liver. |
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| Patients with ______ commonly have stools that are small and contain mucus. |
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Paralytic ileus usually occurs in the
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| ____ is characterized by overgrowth of cartilaginous and connective tissue. |
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| The hormone oxytocin stimulates contractions during . |
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)is a
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The thyroid gland located near the
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| Patients with hyperthyroidism commonly experience . |
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Tetany is treated by the addition of
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The adrenal glands sit atop the
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The principal hormone of the adrenal medulla is
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The majority of the islets of Langerhans cells are
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| The hormone testosterone is responsible for the development of the . |
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| primary male sexual characteristics |
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A blood sugar test is performed to assess the function of the
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The hormone prolactin is responsible for developing breast tissue and stimulating the secretion of milk from the
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The hormone parahthormone regulates the exchange of calcium between the bones and blood and increases
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The radioactive iodine uptake test is a test of the
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| The most common cause of ______ is autoimmune destruction of the cells producing the hormone. |
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When the blood sugar level falls too low, the hormone glucagon is released, causing the liver to release
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| stored glycogen into the blood |
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| Vomiting, pregnancy and exercise influence the amount of _____ a diabetic patient needs |
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| an endocrine condition associated with too little thyroid hormone |
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