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Chapter 21: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiololgy

Lupus Home Page
A variety of resources on lupus are available at this site including symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis.
Question: List several symptoms of lupus.
Multiple Sclerosis
This extensive site discusses fundamental information about blood pressure.
Question:
A. What is the normal blood pressure of an average human?
B. Define high and low blood pressure.
The Immune System
At this interesting site on HIV/AIDS, discussions include censorship in the HIV epidemic, propaganda, and the epidemiology of fear associated with HIV.
Question: Describe the connection between KaposiÕs sarcoma and HIV.
Infection and Immunity
This extensive site with graphics consists of over 20 tutorials on the immune system and infection. Some tutorials include Microbes and Man, The Humoral Theory, Anatomy of the Immune System, Cells of the Immune System, Principles of Immunization, and Epidemiology.
Question:
A. Where is the thymus located?
B. What is the difference between innate and acquired immunity?
Immunology and Aging
A variety of resources are available at this site sponsored by the Institute for the Advanced Studies of Immunology on Aging.
Question: Discuss the pneumococcal and influenza vaccination programs for the elderly.
Sinusitis
This site addresses the common malady of sinusitis.
Question: What are the causes and symptoms of sinusitis?
The Common Cold
The Jackson Mississippi Medical Center has provided this informative guide about the common cold.
Question: What causes the common cold?

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