Patients with Addison's Disease Have Characteristics Similar to Those on Long-Term

question 67

True/False

Patients with Addison's disease have characteristics similar to those on long-term corticosteroid therapy.

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Definitions:

Plasma Cells

A type of white blood cell that produces antibodies in response to infections.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell central to the immune system, responsible for antibody production and other defense mechanisms against infection and disease.

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system, serving as filters for harmful substances and a site for immune cell activation.

Lymphoid Cells

Cells that are part of the immune system, including B cells, T cells, and natural killer cells, which play roles in adaptive and innate immunity.