Author Question: Which organs and tissues control the two types of specific immune functions? a. The spleen and ... (Read 88 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which organs and tissues control the two types of specific immune functions?

a. The spleen and mucous membranes
b. Upper and lower intestinal lymphoid tissue
c. The skin and lymph nodes
d. The thymus and bone marrow

Question 2

Because a full bladder prevents the uterus from contracting normally, nurses intervene to help the woman empty her bladder spontaneously as soon as possible. If all else fails, the last thing the nurse might try is

a. Pouring water from a squeeze bottle over the woman's perineum
b. Providing hot tea
c. Asking the physician to prescribe analgesics
d. Inserting a sterile catheter

Yixagurpuldink · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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A Both the spleen and mucous membranes are secondary organs of the immune
system that act as filters to remove debris and antigens and foster contact with T
lymphocytes.
B Gut-associated lymphoid tissue is a secondary organ of the immune system. This
tissue filters antigens entering the gastrointestinal tract.
C The skin and lymph nodes are secondary organs of the immune system.
D The thymus controls cell-mediated immunity (cells that mature into T
lymphocytes). The bone marrow controls humoral immunity (stem cells for B
lymphocytes).

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Pouring water over the perineum may stimulate voiding. It is easy, noninvasive,
and should be tried early on.
B Hot tea or other fluids ad lib is an easy, noninvasive strategy, that should be tried
early on.
C If the woman is anticipating pain from voiding, pain medications may be helpful.
Other nonmedical means could be tried first, but medications still come before
insertion of a catheter.
D Invasive procedures usually are the last to be tried, especially with so many other
simple and easy methods available (e.g., water, peppermint vapors, pain pills).