Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-An extraordinary hypersensitivity to a foreign protein; marked by hypotension, shock, respiratory distress
A)AIDS
B)allergen
C)anaphylaxis
D)Hodgkin lymphoma
E)hypersplenism
F)lymphedema
G)lymphoid organs
H)thymectomy

Question

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Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to a foreign substance.

Answer: B
 An allergen is a substance that triggers an allergic reaction.

Answer: H
 Thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland.

Answer: D
 Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.

Answer: E
 Hypersplenism is a condition in which the spleen removes blood cells from circulation too quickly.

Answer: F
 Lymphedema is a condition in which the lymphatic system is blocked, causing swelling in the limbs.

Answer: G
 Lymphoid organs are organs that produce immune cells and filter foreign substances from the body. Examples include the lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus gland.

Answer: A
 AIDS is a viral infection that suppresses the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infections and other illnesses.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings