Match each condition/disease with its description.
-chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory, autoimmune disease
A)acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
B)anaphylactic shock
C)asthma
D)Hodgkin's disease
E)hypersensitivity
F)infectious mononucleosis
G)lupus
H)lymphadenitis
I)scleroderma
J)tonsillitis

Question

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Lupus is a chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory autoimmune disease.

Answer: A
 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is not a chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. It is a viral infection that attacks the body's immune system.

Answer: C
 Asthma is not a chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. It is a respiratory condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow, and produce extra mucus.

Answer: D
 Hodgkin's disease is not a chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. It is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.

Answer: E
 Hypersensitivity is not a chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. It refers to an exaggerated immune response to a substance that is normally harmless.

Answer: F
 Infectious mononucleosis is not a chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. It is a viral infection also known as "mono" or the "kissing disease".

Answer: H
 Lymphadenitis is not a chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. It is a condition in which the lymph nodes become inflamed and swollen.

Answer: I
 Scleroderma is a chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory autoimmune disease. It affects the connective tissue and causes hardening and tightening of the skin and internal organs.

Answer: J
 Tonsillitis is not a chronic, multisymptom, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. It is an infection of the tonsils caused by bacteria or viruses.

Match Each Condition/disease with Its Description