Red Boxes Lab Study 2

Individuals with asplenia are missing their spleen of have a spleen that doesn't function well. It is recommended that these patients talk to their doctor about vaccines that are indicated for their health condition. Explain how this recommendation correlates to their chronic health condition.

Because the spleen filters blood as part of the immune system. Without it, bacteria could enter and cause problems.

The mother of a child scheduled to receive a thymectomy (removal of thymus gland) asks you whether there will be any side effects from the removal of the gland. Which to organ systems would be mention in your explanation.

Endocrine and Lymphatic

Untreated diabetes mellitus can lead to a condition in which the blood is more acidic than normal. Name 2 organ systems that play the largest role in compensating for acid-base imbalances

Respiratory for controlling the amount of CO2 released Urinary b/c kidneys excerpt acid and regulate electrolyte balance