What Change Occurs in the Skin with Psoriasis

question 19

Multiple Choice

What change occurs in the skin with psoriasis?

• A)recurrent hypersensitivity reactions
• B)autoimmune response
• C)increased mitosis and shedding of epithelium
• D)basal cell degeneration

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Definitions:

Long-Term Effectiveness

The sustained ability of a process, strategy, or action to achieve desired results over an extended period.

Forgetting Parapraxes

Mistakes or slips of the tongue, often referred to as Freudian slips, that are believed to reveal subconscious thoughts or desires.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where undesirable thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy used unconsciously to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.