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What is the main role of the lymphatic system?
What is the main role of the lymphatic system?
- Transporting oxygen to the cells
- Killing bacteria and pathogens (correct)
- Producing red blood cells
- Regulating body temperature
What is the function of the thymus in the immune system?
What is the function of the thymus in the immune system?
- Produces antibodies
- Produces T lymphocytes (correct)
- Stores excess lymph
- Filters blood in the capillaries
Which organ acts as a blood reservoir and is also involved in phagocytosis of bacteria and old red blood cells?
Which organ acts as a blood reservoir and is also involved in phagocytosis of bacteria and old red blood cells?
- Thymus
- Pancreas
- Tonsils
- Spleen (correct)
What is the primary function of tonsils in the human body?
What is the primary function of tonsils in the human body?
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What type of immunity does not require prior exposure to an antigen?
What type of immunity does not require prior exposure to an antigen?
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Which chemical compounds act as direct agents of innate, nonspecific immunity?
Which chemical compounds act as direct agents of innate, nonspecific immunity?
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What is the main role of specific immunity?
What is the main role of specific immunity?
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How does artificial passive immunity occur?
How does artificial passive immunity occur?
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What happens during involution of the thymus?
What happens during involution of the thymus?
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What is the primary function of lymph nodes?
What is the primary function of lymph nodes?
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