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What is the primary function of the spleen?
What is the primary function of the spleen?
- Producing B and T lymphocytes
- Filtering the blood (correct)
- Regulating blood pressure
- Aiding in digestion
What is the name of the vessels that transport lymph back to the heart?
What is the name of the vessels that transport lymph back to the heart?
- Lymphatic capillaries
- Large lymphatic vessels
- Thoracic duct (correct)
- Inferior vena cava
What is the name of the lymphoid tissue found in the mucosa of various organs?
What is the name of the lymphoid tissue found in the mucosa of various organs?
- MALT (correct)
- GALT
- BALT
- SALT
Which of the following is NOT a type of lymphoid tissue or organ?
Which of the following is NOT a type of lymphoid tissue or organ?
What is the function of lymphatic circulation?
What is the function of lymphatic circulation?
What is the name of the lymphoid organs where B and T lymphocytes are produced?
What is the name of the lymphoid organs where B and T lymphocytes are produced?
What is the primary function of solitary lymphatic nodules?
What is the primary function of solitary lymphatic nodules?
What type of immune response occurs in peripheral or secondary lymphoid organs?
What type of immune response occurs in peripheral or secondary lymphoid organs?
What is the purpose of the germinal center in a secondary lymphatic nodule?
What is the purpose of the germinal center in a secondary lymphatic nodule?
What is the function of the stroma in a lymph node?
What is the function of the stroma in a lymph node?
What is the site of entry and exit of vessels in a lymph node?
What is the site of entry and exit of vessels in a lymph node?
What type of cells are present in a primary lymphatic nodule?
What type of cells are present in a primary lymphatic nodule?
What is the primary function of the lymph node?
What is the primary function of the lymph node?
Which zone of the lymph node is composed mainly of T lymphocytes?
Which zone of the lymph node is composed mainly of T lymphocytes?
What is the function of the periarterial lymphatic sheath (PALS)?
What is the function of the periarterial lymphatic sheath (PALS)?
What is the composition of the medullary cords?
What is the composition of the medullary cords?
What is the function of the spleen's red pulp?
What is the function of the spleen's red pulp?
What is the name of the zone between the cortex and the medulla of the lymph node?
What is the name of the zone between the cortex and the medulla of the lymph node?
