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The spleen is responsible for production of _______ and _______. 

_________ is a disease that occurs when substances called amyloid proteins build up in the organs. This may affect the heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, nervous system and gastrointestinal tract.

_______ is a tumor that consists of lymphoid tissue or a combination of sinuses and structures equivalent to pulp cords of normal splenic tissue.

Which disease presents with a “stary sky” appearance?

______________________- is when there is increased pressure the portal venous system. 

______________ is a procedure that will create a shunt/communication between the portal and hepatic veins to decompress the portal vein.

_____________________Is the most common organism causing opportunistic infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

A male patient presents with Grawitz tumor. He has _______. 

What may be seen here?

(long) RELATIONSHIP SCIENCE AND “BUILDING BLOCKS” IF YOU ANSWER THIS ESSAY, LEAVE THE OTHER THREE “LONG” ESSAY PROMPTS BLANK   bell hooks (2001) wrote, “Affection is only one ingredient of love. To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients–care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication” (p. 5). First, how does her list compare to empirically-established components of intimate relationships? Second, make your own case for which component(s) are critical for relationships to be defined as intimate and to be loving. Explain your reasoning with supporting details on all components. You may rely on a combination of psychological science and observed or lived experiences.