An Immunology Nurse Is Caring for a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

An immunology nurse is caring for a patient.While planning care, which principle will the nurse remember? The primary role of IgA1 is to prevent infections in the:

• A) blood.
• B) kidneys.
• C) lungs.
• D) mucous membranes.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals within the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Action Potential

A short-lasting event in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, allowing neurons to transmit signals along the nerve.

Resting Potential

The electric potential difference across the membrane of a neuron at rest, critical for the transmission of nerve impulses.

Electrical Current

The flow of electric charge through a conductor, typically measured in amperes.