12.
Select, from the definitions below, the meaning of the term pruritis.
a.
A chronic, recurrent disease characterized by reddish, rounded lesions.
b.
A chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands of the skin.
c.
A parasitic infestation of the skin caused by lice.
d.
Itching.
13.
Select, from the descriptions below, a description of edema.
a.
A collection of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling.
b.
A raised area of the skin characterized by cellulitis.
c.
A collection of protein in injured tissues resulting in bleeding.
d. A collection of raised swellings on the skin characterized by itching and
discoloration.
14.
From the definitions below, select the definition of the term disease.
a.
A condition characterized by functioning of certain glands.
b.
A derangement of the normal functioning of one or more body
processes.
c.
A dysfunction of the body caused by lack of exercise.
d.
A dysfunction of the systems of the body characterized by lowered blood
sugar.
15.
Select, from the descriptions below, the description of physical therapy.
a.
The use of drugs to treat disease of mental origin.
b.
The treatment of disease by the administration of antibodies.
c.
The treatment of disease by such methods of heat, light, and cold.
d.
The treatment of disease by the removal of diseased organs or tissues.
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