4. A patient has been suffering from a disorder affecting the transport of materials, such as oxygen and nutrients, throughout his body. Which structure would most likely be affected by this disorder?
A. Arteries B. Lungs C. Kidneys D. Brain

Hand washing is an important behavior that can cut down your chances of becoming sick with a communicable disease. select the best answer from the choices provided. t f

Which of the following is a nonspecific defense against pathogens? - b cells - antibodies - t-cells - inflammation

A48-year-old male presents with an 8-day history of productive cough, subjective fevers, and malaise. he is otherwise healthy without any active medical problems. he is a social drinker of alcohol, and denies any tobacco or drug use. on physical examination, the patient is alert and oriented. his temperature is 100.4 0 f, pulse rate is 56, respiratory rate is 18, and blood pressure is 133/64. heent is within normal limits and a chest exam has diffuse expiratory wheeze with decreased sounds to the right lower lung fields. blood labs reveal wbc 14.4, hgb 11.3, plt 233, alt 65, ast 102, and po 4 2.1. a chest x-ray reveals a dense consolidation with bulging fissures. based on these findings, what is the most likely pathogen affecting this patient?