Which would be the spleen's first action in response to a deep knife wound in the leg?
A) Release red blood cells into circulation
B) Aid in clotting to stop bleeding at the wound site
C) Produce lymphocytes and monocytes
Question 2
Which of the following is the major reason why tonsils are not surgically removed as frequently today as in the past?
A) This surgery is especially risky.
B) Children usually recover quickly from tonsillitis.
C) The symptoms of tonsillitis are generally mild.
D) The tonsils perform an important role in the body's defense against infection.
Androgens modulate the inflammatory response during acute wound healing
Debridement, or wound cleansing.
Deep palpation of abdomen
Locations and Response Characteristics of Photoreceptors
To cleanse an open wound, begin close to the wound and work outward in full or half circles.
Schematic diagram showing polyclonal response by B cells against linear epitopes.