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Which cell type detaches from the target cell after the target cell dies by apoptosis?
Which cell type detaches from the target cell after the target cell dies by apoptosis?
- B lymphocyte
- Plasma cell
- Cytotoxic T lymphocyte (correct)
- Macrophage
Where do antigen-activated immunocompetent lymphocytes encounter their antigen?
Where do antigen-activated immunocompetent lymphocytes encounter their antigen?
- In the mucous membranes
- In the bloodstream
- In the thymus
- In the lymph nodes, spleen, and other lymphoid tissues (correct)
Where do B cells develop immunocompetence?
Where do B cells develop immunocompetence?
- Lymph nodes
- Spleen
- Red bone marrow (correct)
- Thymus gland
What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?
What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?
What is the primary function of the lymph nodes?
What is the primary function of the lymph nodes?
What is the main function of the white pulp in the spleen?
What is the main function of the white pulp in the spleen?
What is the function of memory lymphocytes?
What is the function of memory lymphocytes?
Where do immature lymphocytes develop into T lymphocytes?
Where do immature lymphocytes develop into T lymphocytes?
What is the site of lymphocyte origin?
What is the site of lymphocyte origin?
What is the term for the process by which cytotoxic T lymphocyte kills the target cell?
What is the term for the process by which cytotoxic T lymphocyte kills the target cell?
What is the function of the aggregated lymphoid nodules in the intestine?
What is the function of the aggregated lymphoid nodules in the intestine?
What is the primary location of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
What is the primary location of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
What is the primary function of lymphatic vessels in the human body?
What is the primary function of lymphatic vessels in the human body?
What is the name of the specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine?
What is the name of the specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of lymph capillaries?
Which of the following is NOT a function of lymph capillaries?
What is the name of the largest lymph duct in the body?
What is the name of the largest lymph duct in the body?
What is the name of the cells that attack foreign cells directly?
What is the name of the cells that attack foreign cells directly?
What is the primary function of B lymphocytes?
What is the primary function of B lymphocytes?
What is the term for the flow of lymph through the lymphatic vessels?
What is the term for the flow of lymph through the lymphatic vessels?
What is the name of the region where the lumbar and intestinal trunks converge?
What is the name of the region where the lumbar and intestinal trunks converge?
What is the name of the veins into which the right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct empty?
What is the name of the veins into which the right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct empty?
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