A.
A genetic defect present at birth.
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B.
Another underlying disease or treatment.
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C.
Exposure to a specific allergen.
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D.
Excessive production of antibodies.
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C.
Nutritional imbalance.
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A.
Arterial spasm in the lungs.
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B.
A clot dislodges from a peripheral vein and travels to the pulmonary circulation.
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C.
Inhaled foreign body.
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D.
Direct lung infection.
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A.
Increasing gastric mucus production.
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B.
Inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, which reduces gastric mucosal protection.
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C.
Stimulating gastric acid secretion.
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D.
Enhancing gastric blood flow.
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A.
Pallor, numbness, decreased temperature.
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B.
Redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function.
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C.
Jaundice, itching, weight loss.
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D.
Cyanosis, dyspnea, confusion.
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A.
IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation.
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B.
Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity.
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C.
Formation of immune complexes that deposit in tissues, causing inflammation.
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D.
Delayed T-cell mediated response.
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A.
Impaired hemoglobin synthesis.
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B.
Abnormal chloride transport across cell membranes.
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C.
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic cells.
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D.
Defective muscle protein.
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A.
Inflammation of the bladder only.
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B.
Chronic inflammation of the kidney parenchyma and renal pelvis.
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C.
Glomerular inflammation.
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D.
Formation of kidney stones.
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A.
Vasodilation to increase blood flow.
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B.
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
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C.
Decreased heart rate.
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D.
Increased urine output.
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A.
Arterial vasodilation.
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B.
Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.
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C.
Venous inflammation.
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D.
Increased arterial elasticity.
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