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What causes anaphlaxis
a sever, systemic allergic reaction
what is dislocation
the separation of bones in the joint with a loss of contact
what cells produce new bone
osteoblasts
osteoclasts breaks down our bone tissue
what are the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
red, warm, swollen, tender to the touch joints
Normal blood glucose level in a person without diabetes
70-100mg/dL
What type of immunity is provided by a vaccination
active artificial
what is a sprain
a tear in the ligament
increased bleeding
What causes sickle cell anemia
a defective gene inherited from both parents
Normal calcium levels
8.5-10mg/dl
Imunodeficiencies may result in an increased risk of infections by normally harmless nicroorganisms
opportunistic
a fluid filled sac composed of synovial membrane located between tendons and ligaments and act as additional cushions are called
bursae
What are the early signs of anemia
pallor, dyspnea, fatigue
What are therapeutic measures for osteoporosis
dietary supplement of calcium and vitamin D
normal potassium levels
3.5-5.5 millimoles per liter (mmol/L
what type of microbe casues tinea infections
fungus
what is tinea?
a deficiency of vitamin D and Phosphate. How do we get vitamin D?
What type of anemai can result form a malabsoption problem
pernicious anemia
what do capillary walls consist of
a single endothelial layer
normal chloride levels
96-106 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L)
What is impetigo
skin infection that is highly contagious cased by bacteria, typically staphylococcus aureus
what would precipitate an attack of gout?
what is gout
a sudden increase in serum uric acid levels
Red meat
gout is a inflammatory arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, usually big toe joint.
predispositions to osteoporosis
sedentary lifestyle
long term intake of glucocorticoids
calcium deficit
Pathophysiology involves the study of what
functional or structural changes resulting form disease processes.
normal sodium levels
135-145 mEq/L