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ALU 301 Chapter 4|Complete Questions with 100% Correct Answers The Humoral System Predominant theory of disesase in Western culture for over 200 years. It taught that the body is composed of four balanced humors, or fluids: blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile - which are found in the heart, brain, spleen and liver. (Hippocrates created this.) Germ Theory of Disease Developed late in the 19th century by Louis Pateur and Robert Koch. This theory postulated that each disease is cause...

ALU 301 Chapter 1|Complete Questions with 100% Verified Answers Immune System A complex system of cells and soluble molecules that interacts with both infective organisms and molecules from outside of the individual. Where do the cells of the immune system originate? Bone marrow Pluripotential stem cell All cells of immune system originate from this common stem cell. B-lymphocytes Found in the bone marrow; fight off bacteria; produce antibodies T-lymphocytes Found in th...

An example of a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL) is: 2. DRESSING Cell membrane molecules that conform to a target on a microbe or foreign substance are: 1. receptors The "gold standard" test for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease is 4. cardiac catheterization Biologic therapy used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease is: 2. Remicade The Rai and Binet classification systems are used for: 4. chronic lymphocytic leukemia Gleason scores measure: 2. architectural...

Immune System A complex system of cells and soluble molecules that interacts with both infective organisms and molecules from outside of the individual. Where do the cells of the immune system originate? Bone marrow Pluripotential stem cell All cells of immune system originate from this common stem cell. B-lymphocytes Found in the bone marrow; fight off bacteria; produce antibodies T-lymphocytes Found in the thymus gland; defend us from viruses; eliminate infected cells; natural defe...

ALU 301 Chapter 3 Test Complete Questions And Answers Multiple Sclerosis (MS) autoimmune disorder where the body mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord; chronic degenerative disease of central nervous system; uncertain etiology Demyelination MS attacks the myelin sheath in multiple areas of the CNS resulting in formation of scar tissue or plaques; interferes w/ normal nerve conduction & impulse transmission Causes of MS? No known cause for MS, however, factors associated wit...

ALU 301, Ch. 13 (CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE) Complete QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS With diagnostic and surgical advances at least 90% of infants with serious congenital heart problems are expected to reach adult years, and this growing adult population can actively seek insurance coverage at least 90% of infants with serious congenital heart problems are expected to reach adult years, and this growing adult population can actively seek insurance coverage The cause is usually uncerta...

Innate Immune System present at birth and responds immediately to foreign material. It does not change and is very broad in its ability to respond to invasive organisms Adaptive Immune System Requires exposure to an infectious agent to trigger a protective response. It's flexible, develops over time and is very specific Innate Immune System First line of defense against infections Three Components of the Innate Immunity System physical barriers, white blood cells , complement system ...

ALU 301: Chapter 3: (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Test With Complete Solutions Rheumatoid Arthritis A chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of movable joints. Arthritis is the primary symptom but just one manifestation of a more extensive systemic inflammatory process. HLA-DR4 (a human leukocyte antigen) A type of histocompatibility Class II antigen believed to be associated with an increased suspectibility to RA and is is found in the majority ...

What is a Secundum Atrial Septal defect. It occurs in the center of the Septum. The most common Atrial Septal Defect. Small ones are closed by surgery or catheter. If not closed increase risk for Atrial fib. Mortality after closure of ASD in childhood is close to normal. Atrial Septal defect Is a hole in the septum between the right and left atria. The significance of the defect depends on the location, size and presence/absence of other congenital heart lesions. Most require surgery. Mortali...

ALU 301 Chapter 5 (Underwriting the Elderly) Questions With 100% Correct Solutions Unique qualities of the elderly population 1. The heterogeneity of the population 2. The presence of comorbid conditions 3. The occurrence of Frailty. Population heterogeneity Diversity in health status among individuals of similar age. Heterogeneity Is expressed on an individual basis in that the signs and symptoms of disease can be unusual and the impact of the disease on function is variable fr...