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A chemical called endogenous pyrogen may be released from lymphocytes that are responding to a pathogen. What does this compound cause?

For each blood group, indicate the antigens present on the surface of the red blood  cells (RBCs).

Assume that random guesses are made for 7 multiple-choice questions on a test with 4 choices for each question.  Find the probability that a student will get exactly 3 questions correct by randomly guessing. Round to hundredths. 

 Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

 A person with type A blood can successfully donate blood to a person with type __________ blood.

The hormone __________ controls red blood cell production via a __________ feedback mechanism.

 Name the innate defense that involves vasodilation and increased vascular permeability, resulting in the influx of blood, blood cells, and fluid to an area of injury or infection.

The depressed client’s nursing diagnosis is, Hopelessness due to length of illness and chronic anhedonia manifested by statement, “I will never be happy again; I’m too far gone.”  What would be the PRIORITY intervention for this client?  

What type of T cell does not respond to a foreign antigen on first exposure, but will respond rapidly upon subsequent exposure?

 What is another term for allergy?