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Which of the following is NOT a common mechanism of counteracting or destroying pathogens by the humoral and cellular immunities?
Which of the following is NOT a common mechanism of counteracting or destroying pathogens by the humoral and cellular immunities?
- Phagocytosis
- Neutralization
- Clonal selection (correct)
- Opsonization
The spleen is located in the ___ of the body.
The spleen is located in the ___ of the body.
- lower abdomen
- chest cavity
- upper abdomen (correct)
- neck region
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that differentiates Peyer's patches from lymph nodes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that differentiates Peyer's patches from lymph nodes?
- Peyer's patches lack a germinal center, while lymph nodes have a well-developed germinal center. (correct)
- Peyer's patches are organized lymphoid follicles found in the small intestine, while lymph nodes are encapsulated lymphoid organs found throughout the body.
- Peyer's patches lack afferent lymphatic vessels, while lymph nodes have both afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels.
- Peyer's patches are part of the mucosal immune system, while lymph nodes are part of the systemic immune system.
Which of the following is NOT an accurate and general description of the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is NOT an accurate and general description of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the cisterna chyli?
What is the primary function of the cisterna chyli?
Which specific structure in the body houses macrophages?
Which specific structure in the body houses macrophages?
What is the main function of the blood-thymus barrier?
What is the main function of the blood-thymus barrier?
Which of the following cell types is NOT typically found in germinal centers?
Which of the following cell types is NOT typically found in germinal centers?
How does C3b contribute to immune clearance?
How does C3b contribute to immune clearance?
Which inflammatory mediator is responsible for initiating a fever?
Which inflammatory mediator is responsible for initiating a fever?
Where are mature T and B cells primarily located in the body?
Where are mature T and B cells primarily located in the body?
