Multiple Choice
A student athlete suffered an injury while playing softball and subsequently has pain in her shoulder. The doctor prescribes a strong anti-inflammatory drug, such as a steroid. The doctor warns her that an increased risk of contracting a bacterial infection, such as pneumonia, is associated with the steroid. Based on your knowledge of the immune system and on the example in this scenario, what do you conclude about such anti-inflammatory drugs?
A) The drug interferes with human mast cell function.
B) The drug inhibits a part of the nonspecific defenses.
C) The drug causes a temporary condition similar to an autoimmune disease.
D) The drug is causing bacteria to cluster in the body.
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