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Which lymphoid organ serves as the site for T lymphocytes maturation?
Which lymphoid organ serves as the site for T lymphocytes maturation?
- Bone marrow
- Tonsil
- Thymus (correct)
- Spleen
What is the function of HEVs (high endothelial venules) in the lymphatic system?
What is the function of HEVs (high endothelial venules) in the lymphatic system?
- Producing antibodies
- Regulating blood cell production
- Clearing pathogens from the bloodstream
- Transporting lymphocytes into lymph nodes (correct)
What is the clinical significance of DiGeorge Syndrome in relation to the lymphatic system?
What is the clinical significance of DiGeorge Syndrome in relation to the lymphatic system?
- Decreased platelet count
- Impaired maturation of B lymphocytes
- Defective T lymphocyte development (correct)
- Reduced production of red blood cells
Which structure is a part of MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)?
Which structure is a part of MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)?
What is the primary function of stave cells in the spleen?
What is the primary function of stave cells in the spleen?
Which cells are responsible for presenting thymic antigens to immature lymphocytes during positive selection?
Which cells are responsible for presenting thymic antigens to immature lymphocytes during positive selection?
What is the main function of Hassall's corpuscles in the thymus?
What is the main function of Hassall's corpuscles in the thymus?
What is the primary reason for the absence of reticular fibers in the thymus?
What is the primary reason for the absence of reticular fibers in the thymus?
Which type of epithelioreticular cells form Hassall's corpuscles in the thymus?
Which type of epithelioreticular cells form Hassall's corpuscles in the thymus?
What is the main purpose of the blood-thymus barrier?
What is the main purpose of the blood-thymus barrier?
Where do T lymphocytes migrate after leaving the high endothelial venule (HEV)?
Where do T lymphocytes migrate after leaving the high endothelial venule (HEV)?
What is the function of the splenic pulp's white pulp?
What is the function of the splenic pulp's white pulp?
What appears due to the proliferation of B lymphocytes in the splenic pulp?
What appears due to the proliferation of B lymphocytes in the splenic pulp?
What is the function of stave cells in the red pulp of the spleen?
What is the function of stave cells in the red pulp of the spleen?
Which model of blood circulation does the spleen follow based on experimental and morphologic evidences?
Which model of blood circulation does the spleen follow based on experimental and morphologic evidences?
Where are high endothelial venules (HEVs) mainly located?
Where are high endothelial venules (HEVs) mainly located?
What is the function of the appendix?
What is the function of the appendix?
Where are microfold (M) cells mainly found?
Where are microfold (M) cells mainly found?
Which structure contains the mantles zone rich in T lymphocytes?
Which structure contains the mantles zone rich in T lymphocytes?
In which structure do lymphocytes circulate through high endothelial venules (HEVs)?
In which structure do lymphocytes circulate through high endothelial venules (HEVs)?
