Chapter 14 - Immune-Related disorders

Question 1

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 1

Progressive impairment of the immune system by the human immunodeficiency virus. Diagnosis of age is made on the basis of the presence of one opportunistic infections on a very low CD4 cell count

Question 2

Cancer disparity

Answer 2

Exist when a disproportionate burden of cancer is carried by some groups in comparison to another

Question 3

Cancer metastasis

Answer 3

The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first form to another part of the body

Question 4

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Answer 4

The virus that is implicated in the development of aids

Question 5

Osteoarthritis

Answer 5

A form of arthritis, that results from the articular cartilage that begins to crack, or wear away because of overuse of a particular joint may also result from injury or other causes, usually affects the weight-bearing joints in athletes and elderly

Question 6

Psychoneuroimmunology

Answer 6

The study of the interactions among behavioral Neuroendocrine, and immunological processes of adaptation

Question 7

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Answer 7

A crippling form of arthritis believed to result from an auto immune process, usually attacking the small joints of the hands, feet, wrist, knees, ankles and neck

Question 8

Type 1 diabetes

Answer 8

An autoimmune disorder characterized by lack of insulin production by the beta cells of the pancreas