If You Were Given a New Necklace and Developed Reddening

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Essay

If you were given a new necklace and developed reddening, swelling, and itching of your skin around your neck 24 hours after putting on the necklace, what reason would you give to this phenomenon? What immune cells are involved?

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Definitions:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints, leading to inflammation, pain, stiffness, and potentially joint deformity over time.

Bone Resorption

The process by which bone tissue is broken down by the body, involving the release of minerals from the bone into the bloodstream.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by weakened bones that are more prone to fracture, often occurring with age or hormonal changes.

Metabolic Disease

A broad category of diseases that affect the metabolism, including disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, and more, often genetic in nature.