Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Malignant tumor associated with AIDS; appears as purplish skin nodules
A)allergen
B)anaphylaxis
C)atopy
D)axillary nodes
E)cell-mediated immunity
F)immunoglobulins
G)immunosuppression
H)inguinal nodes
I)interferons
J)interstitial fluid
K)Kaposi sarcoma
L)lymphadenopathy
M)lymphedema
N)lymphoma
O)protease inhibitor
P)splenomegaly
Q)thymoma
R)tonsils
S)vaccination

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Kaposi sarcoma is a malignant tumor associated with AIDS; it appears as purplish skin nodules.

Answer: B 
 Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing.

Answer: C 
 Atopy is a genetic predisposition to develop allergies.

Answer: D, H 
 Axillary nodes and inguinal nodes are types of lymph nodes located in the armpit and groin regions, respectively.

Answer: E 
 Cell-mediated immunity is an immune response that involves specialized cells, such as T cells, to directly attack and destroy foreign invaders.

Answer: F 
 Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign invaders.

Answer: G 
 Immunosuppression is a condition in which the immune system is suppressed, either naturally or through medication, increasing the risk of infections and disease.

Answer: I 
 Interferons are proteins produced by cells in response to viruses or other foreign invaders, and they help to stimulate the immune system.

Answer: J 
 Interstitial fluid is the fluid that surrounds cells in the body, providing them with nutrients and removing waste products.

Answer: L 
 Lymphadenopathy refers to the enlargement of lymph nodes, which may be a sign of infection, inflammation, or cancer.

Answer: M 
 Lymphedema is a condition in which lymphatic fluid accumulates in the tissues, causing swelling and discomfort.

Answer: N 
 Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which includes lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow.

Answer: O 
 Protease inhibitors are a type of medication used to treat HIV/AIDS by blocking enzymes needed for viral replication.

Answer: P 
 Splenomegaly refers to enlargement of the spleen, which may be due to infection, inflammation, or other medical conditions.

Answer: Q 
 Thymoma is a tumor of the thymus gland, which is located in the chest and is involved in the development of T cells.

Answer: R 
 Tonsils are lymphoid tissue located in the throat that help to protect against infections.

Answer: S 
 Vaccination is the process of administering a vaccine to stimulate the immune system and produce immunity to a specific disease.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings