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Where does the B cell undergo nearly all of its development?
Where does the B cell undergo nearly all of its development?
What is the primary function of the thymus gland in the immune system?
What is the primary function of the thymus gland in the immune system?
Which organ takes over most hematopoietic functions as development proceeds?
Which organ takes over most hematopoietic functions as development proceeds?
What type of cells make up the yellow bone marrow?
What type of cells make up the yellow bone marrow?
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Where is the thymus gland located in the body?
Where is the thymus gland located in the body?
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Which organ serves as a primary lymphoid organ where lymphocytes mature?
Which organ serves as a primary lymphoid organ where lymphocytes mature?
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Where does the immature T cell, called a thymocyte, primarily mature?
Where does the immature T cell, called a thymocyte, primarily mature?
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Which organ is responsible for hematopoiesis and consists largely of fat cells?
Which organ is responsible for hematopoiesis and consists largely of fat cells?
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What is the primary function of the primary lymphoid organs in the immune system?
What is the primary function of the primary lymphoid organs in the immune system?
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Which organ is a bilobed organ located between the sternum and the aorta of the heart?
Which organ is a bilobed organ located between the sternum and the aorta of the heart?
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In which organ does the B cell mostly undergo its development?
In which organ does the B cell mostly undergo its development?
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Which connective tissue structure further divides the thymus into lobules?
Which connective tissue structure further divides the thymus into lobules?
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What is the main function of tonsils in the body?
What is the main function of tonsils in the body?
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Where is mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) found in the body?
Where is mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) found in the body?
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What specific role do Peyer’s patches play in the immune system?
What specific role do Peyer’s patches play in the immune system?
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What type of cells within MALT samples material from the intestinal lumen for immune responses?
What type of cells within MALT samples material from the intestinal lumen for immune responses?
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What can happen if there is a blockage of the lumen in the appendix involving MALT?
What can happen if there is a blockage of the lumen in the appendix involving MALT?
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Why are tonsils often removed in children with recurring throat infections?
Why are tonsils often removed in children with recurring throat infections?
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What is the main difference between a naïve lymphocyte and an activated lymphocyte?
What is the main difference between a naïve lymphocyte and an activated lymphocyte?
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What is the function of germinal centers in secondary lymphoid organs?
What is the function of germinal centers in secondary lymphoid organs?
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What is the role of high endothelial venules in secondary lymphoid organs?
What is the role of high endothelial venules in secondary lymphoid organs?
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What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
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Where do lymphocytes primarily develop and mature?
Where do lymphocytes primarily develop and mature?
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What is a defining feature of lymphoid follicles in secondary lymphoid organs?
What is a defining feature of lymphoid follicles in secondary lymphoid organs?
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What is the primary function of dendritic cells and macrophages in the lymph node?
What is the primary function of dendritic cells and macrophages in the lymph node?
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Which structural feature provides support to the lymph node by laying down reticular fibers?
Which structural feature provides support to the lymph node by laying down reticular fibers?
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What is the main function of the spleen in relation to blood?
What is the main function of the spleen in relation to blood?
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Which statement best describes the function of red pulp in the spleen?
Which statement best describes the function of red pulp in the spleen?
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What is the role of white pulp in the spleen?
What is the role of white pulp in the spleen?
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Where are lymphoid nodules commonly found in the body?
Where are lymphoid nodules commonly found in the body?
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What is the role of tonsils in developing immunity?
What is the role of tonsils in developing immunity?
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Which type of cells are found in dense clusters within lymphoid nodules?
Which type of cells are found in dense clusters within lymphoid nodules?
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What is the function of medullary sinuses in the lymph node?
What is the function of medullary sinuses in the lymph node?
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What provides structural support to the lymph nodes along with the capsule and trabeculae?
What provides structural support to the lymph nodes along with the capsule and trabeculae?
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