Lymphatic System Organization and Functions

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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?

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?

Thymus

Pancreas

Tonsils

Spleen (correct)

What is the primary function of tonsils in the human body?

Defense and white blood cell formation Signup and view all the answers

What type of immunity does not require prior exposure to an antigen?

Nonspecific immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical compounds act as direct agents of innate, nonspecific immunity?

Cytokines Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of specific immunity?

To recognize and respond to harmful substances or bacteria Signup and view all the answers

How does artificial passive immunity occur?

Protective material developed in another individual's immune system given to a nonimmune individual Signup and view all the answers

What happens during involution of the thymus?

It degenerates as one gets older Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

Defense and white blood cell formation Signup and view all the answers

Lymphatic System Organization and Functions

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What is the main role of the lymphatic system?

What is the function of the thymus in the immune system?

Which organ acts as a blood reservoir and is also involved in phagocytosis of bacteria and old red blood cells?

What is the primary function of tonsils in the human body?

What type of immunity does not require prior exposure to an antigen?

Which chemical compounds act as direct agents of innate, nonspecific immunity?

What is the main role of specific immunity?

How does artificial passive immunity occur?

What happens during involution of the thymus?

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

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