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Your 81-year old grandfather has been diagnosed with cancer of the thymus. The doctor is urging surgical removal of the cancer, but you and the family are worried about the consequences of removing an entire organ such as the thymus. Which statement is correct?

A. There is nothing to worry about; thymus removal will not affect your grandfather’s immune status at his age.

B. Your grandfather would not have sufficient phagocytic cells and would not be able to contain bacterial infections.

C. Your grandfather would not be able to produce complement proteins necessary for pathogen control and inflammation.

D. Your grandfather will have a loss of T lymphocytes and will have an immune deficiency.

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Oral hygiene does which of the following?

A. Increases oral pain

B. decreases the ability to taste food

C. reduces the risk of cavities and periodontal disease

D. promotes plaque and tartar buildup

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