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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)?
What is the clinical significance of DiGeorge Syndrome?
What is the clinical significance of DiGeorge Syndrome?
Which site is responsible for the differentiation of immunocompetent T lymphocytes?
Which site is responsible for the differentiation of immunocompetent T lymphocytes?
What is the function of type II epithelioreticular cells in the thymus?
What is the function of type II epithelioreticular cells in the thymus?
Where are reticular fibers not present?
Where are reticular fibers not present?
What structural feature of the thymus helps establish domains called thymic lobules?
What structural feature of the thymus helps establish domains called thymic lobules?
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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