Human Anatomy: Spleen and Lymphatic System
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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?

  • Spleen
  • Lymph nodes
  • Tonsils (correct)
  • Thymus

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?

<p>Throughout the body, including the armpit and stomach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What response does the spleen have to bacterial infections?

<p>Synthesizes antibodies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Spleen function

The spleen filters blood and synthesizes antibodies in response to bacteria.

Lymph node role

Lymph nodes filter lymph and house immune cells like B and T cells.

Tonsil types

Tonsils are classified into Palatine (faucial) and Nasopharyngeal (adenoids).

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 resembles a lymph node and supports blood filtering and antibody synthesis.

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