One step in the functioning of a healthy immune system involves ...

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One step in the functioning of a healthy immune system involves the T cells correctly interpreting that the antigen's protein is foreign. In an elderly adult, this response is affected by which age-related change?
 
  A) The increased thickness and circulation to the skin.
  B) An increase in the delayed cutaneous hypersensitivity response.
  C) The thymus progressively declining in size.
  D) A decrease in the number of immature T cells.

Question 2

Two nurses are discussing the relationship between spirituality and religion. Which statement explains this relationship?
 
  A) They are the same. Both connect individuals to the Divine and to other living things.
  B) They are directly related. The more spiritual the individual, the greater his or her commitment to religion.
  C) They interact inversely. Heavy involvement in organized religion diminishes spirituality and vice versa.
  D) They are different. Spirituality is a sense of connection to the Divine; religion is a structure of beliefs, rituals, and rules.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The decline in thymus size is an age-related change. This decline causes an increase in the number of immature T cells, which results in a reduced response to foreign antigens.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Spirituality is the essence of our being that transcends and connects us to the Divine and other living organisms. It involves relationships and feelings. Spirituality differs from religion, which consists of human-created structures, rituals, symbolism, and rules for relating to the Divine. Religion is a significant expression of spirituality, but highly spiritual individuals may not identify with a specific religion.