Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-a common autoimmune disease named for the rash that often develops on the face
A)autoimmunity
B)acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
C)lymphedema
D)isoimmunity
E)anaphylactic shock
F)elephantiasis
G)systemic lupus erythematosus
H)urticaria
I)contact dermatitis
J)lymphangitis

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Systemic lupus erythematosus is a common autoimmune disease named for the rash that often develops on the face.

Answer: B 
 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections and diseases.

Answer: F 
 Elephantiasis is a condition characterized by the thickening of the skin and underlying tissues, typically in the legs or genitals, due to lymphatic obstruction.

Answer: H 
 Urticaria, also known as hives, is a skin reaction characterized by red, raised, and itchy welts.

Answer: I 
 Contact dermatitis is a skin inflammation caused by exposure to an irritant or allergen, resulting in redness, itching, and sometimes blisters.

Answer: J 
 Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, often caused by a bacterial infection, resulting in red streaks on the skin and swelling of lymph nodes.

The other answer choices (A, D, and E) are not matched with their corresponding definitions or descriptions.

Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description