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What is the function of MALT in the lymphatic system?
What is the function of MALT in the lymphatic system?
- Producing red blood cells
- Storing excess iron from red blood cells
- Protecting epithelia of digestive and respiratory systems (correct)
- Initiating immune responses to antigens in the blood
Where are the largest and greatest number of lymph nodes found?
Where are the largest and greatest number of lymph nodes found?
- In the areas where peripheral lymphatics connect with the trunk (correct)
- At the tips of fingers and toes
- Around the brain
- In the abdominal cavity
What happens to the thymus gland after puberty?
What happens to the thymus gland after puberty?
- It shrinks gradually and becomes more fibrous (correct)
- It converts into a different type of organ
- It starts producing red blood cells
- It increases in size rapidly
Which organ in the lymphatic system removes abnormal blood cells and components from circulation via phagocytosis?
Which organ in the lymphatic system removes abnormal blood cells and components from circulation via phagocytosis?
What characterizes a lymphoid nodule in the lymphatic system?
What characterizes a lymphoid nodule in the lymphatic system?
What is the primary force behind the movement of lymph through the lymphatic vessels?
What is the primary force behind the movement of lymph through the lymphatic vessels?
Which of the following best describes the net fluid movement across the capillary wall?
Which of the following best describes the net fluid movement across the capillary wall?
Which part of the body's non-specific defenses initiates immune responses to antigens found in circulating blood?
Which part of the body's non-specific defenses initiates immune responses to antigens found in circulating blood?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main difference between lymph formation and blood filtration at the capillary level?
What is the main difference between lymph formation and blood filtration at the capillary level?
What is the purpose of the lymph nodes within the lymphatic system?
What is the purpose of the lymph nodes within the lymphatic system?
What is the main purpose of the lymphatic capillaries?
What is the main purpose of the lymphatic capillaries?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic vessels?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic vessels?
Which process is involved in lymph formation?
Which process is involved in lymph formation?
What is the primary force that drives lymph circulation?
What is the primary force that drives lymph circulation?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the lymphatic system?
What is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
What is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is a component of the lymphoid system?
Which of the following is a component of the lymphoid system?
