In the United States from 1967 to the present, poverty among children __________, and poverty among the elderly __________. 

The term urticaria means a(n):

These diseases are characterized by a susceptibility to infections and chronic diseases.

Which term means any disease of the nails?

Endotracheal means _____ the trachea.

Which one of the following terms means degenerative changes in the kidneys without inflammation?

This is the membrane that surrounds each lung.

Which one of the following is the process of diffusing blood through a membrane to remove toxic materials and maintains proper chemical balance?

A 5-year-old boy has matter in his eye and is diagnosed with “pink eye.” Another term for this condition is:

The major function of these cells is body defense, helping to combat infections.