Packet 12: Bonus 19

Uveas become inflamed and these structures swell up during Heerfordt syndrome. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name these structures where pleo·morphic adenomas most commonly form. Unlike their smaller counterparts, these structures typically contain only serous cells and no mucous cells in their acini (“ay-SEE-nye”).
ANSWER: parotid glands [prompt on major salivary glands; prompt on exocrine glands; reject “minor salivary glands”; reject “submandibular glands”; reject “sublingual glands”]
[10e] Parotid gland swelling also occurs during this disease caused by a para·myxo·virus. Along with measles and rubella, the MMR vaccine protects individuals from this disease.
ANSWER: mumps [accept mumps virus; prompt on parotitis]
[10m] In secondary Sjögren’s (“SHOW-grunz”) syndrome, salivary gland swelling often occurs alongside either lupus or this disease. Sufferers of this disease may possess elevated levels of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies in their blood.
ANSWER: rheumatoid arthritis [or RA; prompt on arthritis]
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2025 NAFTA at Chicago11/08/2025110.00100%0%0%