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,anaphlyaxis a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that
can develop rapidly after exposure to an
allergen
Rhinitis inflammation of the nasal membranes, leading
to symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose,
sneezing, and itching
Urticaria a skin condition characterized by itchy, raised
welts or spots on the skin
erythemia redness of the skin, a common symptom that
can be caused by various factors like infections,
medications, or skin conditions
,What is the primary function of the To regulate blood pressure by activating the
enzyme renin, which is secreted by renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
the kidneys?
Which hormone is primarily thyroxine (T4)
responsible for regulating the
metabolic rate and is produced by
the thyroid gland?
The contraction of the heart SA node
muscle is initiated by electrical
impulses from which node?
, what structures is responsible for the hypothalamus
the regulation of temperature,
sleep, and appetite in the human
body?
The process by which leukocytes Phagocytosis
engulf and digest pathogens is
known as:
The movement of water across a Osmosis
semipermeable membrane from an
area of lower solute concentration
to an area of higher solute
concentration is known as: