Lymphatic System Overview
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What is the main difference between lymph and interstitial fluid?

  • Their location (correct)
  • Their color
  • Their function
  • Their composition
  • What is the function of the thymus gland?

  • Maturing T-lymphocytes (correct)
  • Producing antibodies
  • Storing lymphocytes
  • Filtering lymph
  • What is the structure of a lymphatic nodule?

  • A crescent-shaped cap with a central medulla
  • A germinal center with a darkly stained cortex
  • A cap and a germinal center (correct)
  • A single compact region of lymphocytes
  • What is the composition of the peripheral cortex of the thymus gland?

    <p>Densely packed lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lymphatic vessels?

    <p>To carry lymph directionally towards the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the medulla of the thymus gland?

    <p>Loosely packed lymphocytes and reticular cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the tonsils in the body?

    <p>To defend the body against invading bacteria and viruses by making early contact with them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure that divides the tonsils into lobules?

    <p>An incomplete capsule with septa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To filter the lymph and remove waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outer part of the cortex rich in?

    <p>B-lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deeper part of the cortex called?

    <p>Paracortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lymph node in the production of lymphocytes?

    <p>To produce lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the sub-capsular sinuses in a lymph node?

    <p>Between the capsule and lymph nodules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the white pulp in the spleen?

    <p>Production of lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?

    <p>Regulation of blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the lymphatic organ that is located in the neck and is involved in the immune response to pathogens?

    <p>Tonsil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the red pulp in the spleen?

    <p>Splenic cords and blood sinuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the lymphatic organ that filters the blood and stores platelets?

    <p>Spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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