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rlier in the history of Western medicine, surgeons did not know the immune funct

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rlier in the history of Western medicine, surgeons did not know the immune functio the thymus gland and it was sometimes removed in children. W now predict these patients might display afterward? increased inflammatory and allergic responses to foreign material including viruses B. reduced ability to recognize foreign material and distinguish it from body proteins C. serious problems following receiving blood transfusions of any type of blood D. complete rejection of all normal body tissues E. failure to produce any white blood cells 0. The spleen has a relatively thin outer capsule and can actually burst due to a blow to the abdomen. A person whose spleen has burst A. cannot survive. B. cannot synthesize red blood cells. C. cannot synthesize white blood cells. D. may need antibiotic therapy. E. may need blood transfusions to prevent anemia.

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Answer:

9) Earlier in the history of Western medicine, surgeons did not know the immune function of the thymus gland and it was sometimes removed in children. What symptoms would you now predict these patients might display afterwards?

10) The spleen has a relatively thin outer capsule and can actually burst due to the abdomen. A person whose spleen has burst.