What Did Dr

question 49

Multiple Choice

What did Dr. Allison discover about the relationship between the sickle cell trait and malaria?

• A) Malaria causes the sickle cell trait to develop.
• B) The sickle-cell trait causes malaria.
• C) People with malaria are resistant to the sickle cell disease.
• D) People with the sickle cell trait are resistant to malaria.
• E) Mosquitoes cause both malaria and sickle cell.

Analyze how socio-economic status affects health.

Understand the relationship between lifestyle habits and health.

Comprehend the impact of psychological and social factors on susceptibility to illness.

Recognize the significance of educational level on health and longevity.

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Definitions:

Inflammatory Response

A biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged cells, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

Class II MHC

Molecules found on the surface of certain immune cells that present processed antigens to helper T cells, playing a critical role in the immune response.

Glycoproteins

Proteins that have sugar molecules attached to them, playing critical roles in cell recognition, immune responses, and protection of cells.

Intracellular Pathogens

Microorganisms that invade and replicate within the cells of a host, including viruses, some bacteria, and parasites.