The Initial Work on Anaphylaxis Was Done by

question 45

Multiple Choice

The initial work on anaphylaxis was done by

• A) Watson and Crick.
• B) Pasteur.
• C) Richet and Portier.
• D) Fleming.
• E) van Leeuwenhoek.

Understand the early atomic theories and their contributors, including the concept of the vacuum.

Recognize the importance of the Law of Conservation of Mass and its implications for chemical reactions.

Grasp the significance of experiments in validating scientific theories, including Lavoisier's experiments.

Calculate the mass of substances involved in a chemical reaction using the Law of Conservation of Mass.

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Definitions:

Protective Factors

Events or circumstances that help to offset, or buffer, risk factors. Anything that lessens the likelihood of disease. For example, exercise is thought to be a protective factor for cardiovascular disease.

Risk Factors

Events or circumstances that increase the likelihood of later pathology.

Psychopathology

Both the scientific study of psychological abnormality and the problems faced by people who suffer from such disorders.

Resilience

The capacity of people to “bounce back” and cope with stress and catastrophe.