The back of the tongue contains two lumps of lymphatic tissue called _______________ _______________ that destroy bacteria and viruses on the back of the tongue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
lingual tonsils
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include the results in her diabetes log. Keeping her blood pressure under control is exceedingly important. She was also told to continue the ace inhibitor and that adjustments would be made if her BP goes up. She was also advised to limit her protein and salt intake and to avoid ibuprofen and aspirin. Dx: Type 1 diabetes with CKD; hypertension What will be an ideal response?
Almost half of U.S. adults aged 35–44 years have gingivitis. Approximately one-half of the U.S. population has periodontitis
A) Both statements are true. B) Both statements are false. C) First statement is true, second statement is false. D) First statement is false, second statement is true.
Which of the following does not describe a secondary immune response?
A. It is a very rapid response. B. It requires re-exposure to an antigen. C. It is carried out by memory cells. D. It causes memory cells to develop. E. It prevents a person from developing a disease from the antigen.
Abdominoplasty procedures cannot be performed on patients who have undergone cesarean sections, due to excessive adhesions in the lower abdomen
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false