The Correct Definition of Shingles Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

The correct definition of shingles is:

• A)incomplete closure of the spinal canal, which may result in protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges at birth and may cause paralysis.
• B)partial or complete loss of motor function resulting in paralysis.
• C)hereditary nervous disorder that leads to bizarre, involuntary movements and dementia.
• D)occurrence of painful herpetic vesicles, usually on the upper body along a peripheral nerve, caused by the herpes zoster virus.

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Definitions:

Water Reabsorption

The process by which water is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream from the kidneys or other parts of the body.

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone produced by the heart's atria that regulates fluid and electrolyte homoeostasis, and reduces blood pressure.

Atrial Blood Pressure

The pressure within the atria of the heart, vital for the regulation of cardiac function.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body.