Type II hypersensitivity is best characterized by:

In Type I (immediate) hypersensitivity, Immunoglobulin E first binds to which cell’s crystallizable fragment receptors?

A 32‑year‑old landscaper presents to clinic with an intensely pruritic, erythematous, and vesicular rash on both forearms. The rash began 48 hours after clearing brush in a wooded area. On exam, he has linear streaks of vesicles and papules, some weeping serous fluid. He reports that topical antihistamines have provided no relief. He has no fever or systemic symptoms. Which of the following best explains the underlying pathophysiologic mechanism of this patient’s reaction?

A patient in early septic shock has warm, flushed skin and hypotension despite fluids. The most responsible mechanism is:

A patient presents with a unilateral vesicular rash in a clear dermatomal distribution. The underlying pathophysiological mechanism is:

In Table 1 above, the combination of 700 butter and 300 guns is:

EXTRA CREDIT: Provide an example where it became clear to you that there is a direct connection between health (or health care or health care inputs) and economics in some way.  This could be a personal story, or one about your family, or about a current event story from the U.S. or your home country.  For full credit, provide a full paragraph, and be specific about the economic concepts we have covered so far (or others that you are aware of) in the context of this example.

Assume that Table 2 reflects pre-Covid prices for disposable masks.  How do you think the market for masks reacted as mask mandates were put in place during Covid?

Regarding the intersection of an indifference curve and the defined constraint line,

Economists are finding social capital to be an important determinant of health.  Which of the following forms of capital would NOT be considered a form of social capital?