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This is a fungal infection that can grow on the skin, hair, or nails.  It is also known as ringworm, even though there is no worm involved with the condition. 

Match the disease/disorder with the defintion/description. 

What is another term for thyroid storm?​

What is the primary factor that determines whether a person will be able to pass a kidney stone naturally? 

A patient is brought to the emergency department having experienced blood loss due to a deep puncture wound. The patient states they take warfarin daily. Two units of fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) are ordered. What is the rationale for administering FFP to this patient? 

Build a term that means a specialist in the study and treatment of disorders of the skin. 

Case 1 (Questions 11-13) Suppose a team of researchers conducts a case-control study on the association between hypertension and stroke among adults aged 50 and older in Florida. For this study, the researchers selected Floridian adults aged 50 and older who experienced a stroke as the cases. As controls, the researchers selected Floridian adults aged 50 or older who did not experience a stroke. To assess each participant’s exposure status, the researchers asked the participants to fill out a questionnaire in which the participants were asked to retrospectively report if they have had hypertension in the past.   What source of measurement error could affect the measurement of hypertension in case 1? (2 points) Explain why you chose this source of measurement error (2 points).

This type of diabetes is not related to diabetes mellitus.  It is caused by an insufficient production of ADH or the body’s inability to use it efficiently.  It causes polydipsia and polyuria-up to 20 quarts per day (a healthy adult produces approximately 1-2 quarts per day).  (2 words)

This gland is sometimes called the ‘master gland’ because it secretes hormones that control the function of other glands. 

Which organ is responsible for removing urea and excess minerals from the blood?