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What primary function does the spleen perform regarding blood?
What primary function does the spleen perform regarding blood?
- Stores white blood cells
- Acts as a blood filter (correct)
- Regulates blood pressure
- Produces red blood cells
Which tissues are classified as lymphopithelial?
Which tissues are classified as lymphopithelial?
- Spleen
- Lymph nodes
- Tonsils (correct)
- Thymus
What type of immune cells are primarily found in lymph nodes?
What type of immune cells are primarily found in lymph nodes?
- T cells and B cells (correct)
- Erythrocytes
- Platelets
- Monocytes
Where are lymph nodes primarily distributed in the body?
Where are lymph nodes primarily distributed in the body?
What response does the spleen have to bacterial infections?
What response does the spleen have to bacterial infections?
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Spleen function
Spleen function
The spleen filters blood and synthesizes antibodies in response to bacteria.
Lymph node role
Lymph node role
Lymph nodes filter lymph and house immune cells like B and T cells.
Tonsil types
Tonsil types
Tonsils are classified into Palatine (faucial) and Nasopharyngeal (adenoids).
Lymph node location
Lymph node location
Lymph nodes are widely spread throughout the body, like armpits and the stomach and are linked by lymphatic vessels.
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Spleen structure
Spleen structure
Spleen structure resembles a lymph node and supports blood filtering and antibody synthesis.
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