If the Patient Has an Allergy to the Tested Allergen

question 20

True/False

If the patient has an allergy to the tested allergen, then the skin develops a lesion consisting of a flattened reddened area called the wheal and a raised, inflamed area called the flare.

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Definitions:

Needs Theory

A conceptual framework that identifies and categorizes the fundamental motivations driving human behavior.

Drive-reduction Theory

A theory of motivation proposing that the presence of a need creates a drive to eliminate or satisfy that need, thereby restoring balance or homeostasis.

Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Primary Drives

Basic, innate urges that motivate behavior necessary for survival, such as hunger, thirst, sleep, and avoidance of pain.