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Which lymphoid organ is responsible for B lymphocytes maturation?
Which lymphoid organ is responsible for B lymphocytes maturation?
- Appendix
- Spleen (correct)
- Thymus
- Lymph node
What is the general function of HEVs (high endothelial venules) in the lymphatic system?
What is the general function of HEVs (high endothelial venules) in the lymphatic system?
- Maturation of lymphocytes
- Transporting lymphocytes from blood to lymph nodes (correct)
- Filtering lymph
- Producing antibodies
Which lymphoid organ contains Hassall's corpuscles?
Which lymphoid organ contains Hassall's corpuscles?
- Spleen
- Thymus (correct)
- Tonsil
- Lymph node
What is the primary function of MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue)?
What is the primary function of MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue)?
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What is the clinical significance of DiGeorge Syndrome?
What is the clinical significance of DiGeorge Syndrome?
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Which site is responsible for the differentiation of immunocompetent T lymphocytes?
Which site is responsible for the differentiation of immunocompetent T lymphocytes?
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What is the function of type II epithelioreticular cells in the thymus?
What is the function of type II epithelioreticular cells in the thymus?
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Where are reticular fibers not present?
Where are reticular fibers not present?
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What structural feature of the thymus helps establish domains called thymic lobules?
What structural feature of the thymus helps establish domains called thymic lobules?
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Which part of the thymus contains densely packed T lymphocytes and numerous macrophages?
Which part of the thymus contains densely packed T lymphocytes and numerous macrophages?
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