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