03-27-2011, 05:43 AM
A 40-year-old quadriplegic man is brought to the emergency department via fire rescue personnel because of a change in mental status. Upon arrival his blood pressure is 80/35 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 22/min, heart rate is 122/min, and temperature is 38.5°C (101.3°F). On physical examination his skin is mottled and capillary refill is slow. Two large-bore intravenous lines are placed and a saline infusion is initiated.The cytokine responsible for this patient’s condition is secreted by which of the following?
A... B LYMPHOCYTE
B...ENDOTHELIAL CELL
C... MACROPHAGE
D....NATURAL KILLER CELL
E...T- HELPER LYMPHOCYTE
A... B LYMPHOCYTE
B...ENDOTHELIAL CELL
C... MACROPHAGE
D....NATURAL KILLER CELL
E...T- HELPER LYMPHOCYTE