Lymph Organs and Tissues Quiz

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What are the primary lymph organs?

Bone marrow and thymus

What is the function of secondary lymph organs?

Regulates antigen-driven lymphocyte expansion and produces T-Cells, B-Cells, and plasma cells

What are the tertiary lymph tissues/structures?

Collections of immune cells that resemble secondary lymph organs organized into follicular structure

What are the primary lymphoid tissues?

Spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and tonsils Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the spleen?

Detects antigens, provides defense against pathogens, produces lymphocytes and monocytes, and filters and stores some blood Signup and view all the answers

What are the locations of the adenoids, palatines, and lingual tonsils?

The adenoids are located on top of the nasopharynx, the palatines are found on the oral palate, and the lingual tonsils are found on each side of the root of the tongue. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of white blood cells in tonsils?

White blood cells store food and bacteria, as well as detect foreign bodies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of MALT in the immune system?

MALT filters antigens and detects antigens to send signals to the body's immune responses. Signup and view all the answers

Where are Peyer's Patches located and what is their function?

Peyer's Patches are lymphatic tissue found around the ileum of the small intestine, and they help detect pathogens. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of GALT in the immune system?

GALT helps defend against external factors that penetrate the luminal mechanical barrier and detects mucous bacteria in the intestines. Signup and view all the answers

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