, Which one of the following best describes psoriasis?
a. A chronic condition characterized by red, dry, elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales
b. An inflammatory condition characterized by redness pustular and vesicular lesions, crusts, and scales
c. An allergic reaction characterized by wheals and generally accompanied by pruritus
d. A contagious infection of skin generally caused by staphylococcus bacterium - ANSWER-a. A chronic
condition characterized by red, dry, elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales
A form of milk produced the first few days after giving birth is:
a. Prolactin
b. Colostrum
c. Lactose
d. Chorion - ANSWER-b. Colostrum
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called:
a. Thyrotoxicosis
b. Panhypopituitarism
c. Ketosis
d. Thyroiditis - ANSWER-a. Thyrotoxicosis
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