A patient is scheduled to have his tonsils removed.The nurse realizes that this procedure could result in deficiency of which immunoglobulin?
A)Immunoglobulin D
B)Immunoglobulin A
C)Immunoglobulin E
D)Immunoglobulin G

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Tonsils are a part of the body's immune system and are responsible for producing immunoglobulin A (IgA). IgA is the primary immunoglobulin found in the mucosal lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts, and is important in protecting against bacterial and viral infections. Removal of the tonsils could result in a deficiency of IgA production, which may increase the risk of upper respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

A Patient Is Scheduled to Have His Tonsils Removed