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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| an invader or pathogen | antigen |
| protein that neutralizes an antigen | antibody |
| the acronym AIDs stands for | aquirred |
| aids is causes from the | human immunodeficiency virus |
| what is hypersensitivity immune response known as | allergic reaction |
| a severe hypersensitivity reaction that can cause severe swelling of the mucous membranes and lead to death is | anaphylaxis |
| a chronic, autoimmune, inflammatory disease affecting skin, bones, and joints, nervous system, kidneys, lungs, blood and blood vessels is | systemiclupus erythematosus |
| when the body has created auto-antibodies against its own tissue it is called | autoimmune disease |
| what is the idiopathic, severe, prolonged, disabling fatigue and has been linked to the Epstein Barr Virus | chronic fatigue syndrome |
| edema that occurs as a result of the blockage or obstructiion of the lymphatic pathways or vessels is called | lymphedema |
| when edema is noted in your client what disease or conditions must you assess for | heart, liver, or kidney disease |