10 Questions
What is the primary function of B-lymphocytes within the immune system?
Antibody-mediated immunity
What type of immunity is associated with T-lymphocytes?
Cell-mediated immunity
Which cell type is predominantly involved in phagocytosis within the lymphatic system?
Macrophages
What is the role of antigens in specific immunity?
Activating the immune response
Where are B-lymphocytes primarily produced in the body?
Bone marrow
Which type of lymphocytes originate in the thymus and populate various lymphoid tissues?
Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes
What is the term used interchangeably with antibody?
Immunoglobulin
What process involves enhancement of phagocytosis by antibodies or complement?
Opsonization
Which type of immunity is involved with bacterial and viral defense?
Antibody-Mediated Immunity (AMI)
What is a primary mechanism vaccines use to prevent viral and bacterial infections?
Stimulating antibody production
Test your knowledge on the lymphatic system's role in the immune response, including inflammatory response, release of cytokines, and neutrophil recruitment. Learn about how macrophages function as phagocytes within the lymphatic system and the significance of lymph nodes in the body.
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