Med Surg I
Which of the following cell types are involved in humoral immunity?
B lymphocytes
Which passes through the breast milk to the neonate?
IgA
The spleen acts as a filter for old red blood cells, holding a reserve of blood in case of hemorrhagic shock. It is also an area where lymphocytes can concentrate. It can become enlarged (splenomegaly) in certain hematologic disorders and cancers. To assess an enlarged spleen, the nurse would palpate the area of the
Upper left quadrant of the abdomen
Which prevents absorption of antigens from food?
IgA
Which one is their role unlcear?
IgD
Which combats parasitic infections?
IgE
Which plays a role in some hypersensitivity reactions?
IgE
Which takes part in allergic reactions?
IgE
Which crosses the placenta?
IgG
Which enhances phagocytosis?
IgG
Which plays a major role in bloodborne infections?
IgG
Which is the first to appear in bacterial and viral infections?
IgM
Which type of cell is capable of recognizing and killing infected or stressed cells and producing cytokines?
Natural killer cells