Lymphatic System Formation

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What type of cells are found in Hassall's corpuscles?

Lymphatic cells

Stromal cells

Thymic epithelial cells (correct)

Plasma cells

What is the function of the cortex in the lymph node?

To produce lymphocytes (correct)

To provide structural support

To filter lymph

To produce antibodies

What is the shape of the lymph node?

Cylindrical

Spherical

Oval

Ovoid or kidney-shaped (correct)

What is the function of the medulla in the lymph node?

To filter lymph Signup and view all the answers

What enters or leaves the lymph node at the hilum?

Both blood vessels and nerves Signup and view all the answers

What is the stroma of the cortex composed of?

Dense connective tissue capsule, trabeculae, and reticular stroma Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

To assist the cardiovascular system in removing tissue fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the tissue fluid once it has entered a lymphatic vessel?

Lymph Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tissues do not have lymphatics?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of large lymphatics?

They are similar to veins and have valves Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a rounded mass of packed small B-lymphocytes?

Primary nodule Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the peripheral zone of a secondary nodule?

It is dark due to the intense staining of the nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the endothelial tubes that carry lymph and have a blind end?

Lymphatic capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lymphatic anchoring filaments?

To anchor lymphatic capillaries Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)

Option 3 Signup and view all the answers

This is an example statement that is true

False Signup and view all the answers

Example question?

example answer Signup and view all the answers

The ______ barked

dog Signup and view all the answers

Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:

Python = General-purpose programming JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database queries CSS = Styling web pages Signup and view all the answers