Chapter 14 Pathology Part 2

Question 1

Allergen

Answer 1

Substance capable of causing a specific hypersensitivity reaction in the body; a type of antigen

Question 2

Multiple Myeloma

Answer 2

Malignant tumor of bone marrow cells

Question 3

Thymoma

Answer 3

Malignant tumor of the thymus gland

Question 4

Opportunistic infections

Answer 4

Infections disease associated with AIDS; they occur because HIV infections lowers the body resistance and allows infection by bacteria and parasites that normally are easily contained.

Question 5

What is the malignant tumor of the lymph nodes and spleen marked by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in lymph nodes?

Answer 5

Hodgkin disease

Question 6

What is the malignant tumor that is associated with myasthenia gravis, and may cause autoimmune disorders such as lupus, erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis?

Answer 6

Thymoma