GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Swelling of the tongue and throat, trouble breathing, a drop in blood pressure and stomach cramps/vomiting are signs/symptoms of what disorder?
A
anaphylactic shock
B
tonsillitis
C
AIDS
D
myocardial infarction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anaphylaxis causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock-blood pressure drops suddenly and the airways narrow, blocking breathing. Signs and symptoms include a rapid, weak pulse; a skin rash; and nausea and vomiting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anaphylaxis, also called allergic or anaphylactic shock, is a sudden, severe and life-threatening allergic reaction that involves the whole body. The reaction is marked by constriction of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing. Swelling of the throat may block the airway in severe cases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, generalized or systemic rapid-onset hypersensitivity reaction (allergic or nonallergic). Anaphylactic shock is a severe rapidly progressing anaphylactic reaction (anaphylaxis) resulting in a life-threatening drop in blood pressure.

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