A Disease Characterized by a Combination of Signs and Symptoms,including

question 20

Multiple Choice

A disease characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms,including calcium deposits in the skin (calcinosis) ,sclerodactyly (thickening and tightening of the skin of fingers and toes) ,esophageal hypomotility (reduced ability of the esophagus to propel food) ,tightening of the skin of the face,joint stiffness,weakness,and muscle atrophy is:

• A) Reiter's syndrome.
• B) scleroderma.
• C) systemic lupus erythematosus.
• D) Still's disease.

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Definitions:

Developmental

Pertaining to the process of growth and change throughout life, often in the context of psychological or physical maturation.

Corticosteroid

A class of steroid hormones that decrease inflammation in the body and modulate the immune system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and alertness, playing a key role in the body's fight or flight response.

Sympathetic Pathway

The sympathetic pathway is part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, preparing the body for rapid reaction to threats.