Helper T cells <span>are required for almost all </span>adaptive immune responses<span>. They not only help activate B </span>cells to<span> secrete antibodies and macrophages </span>to<span> destroy ingested microbes, but they also help activate cytotoxic </span>T cells to<span> kill infected target </span>cells<span>.</span>
The factors that contribute to the dehydration in older
patients are the following;
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Decrease in the thirst mechanism
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The inability of holding a glass or a cup
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Presence of confusion as well as disorientation
These are the factors in which could be seen in identifying
a dehydrated individual
