15 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
Transporting oxygen to cells
What is the main cellular type of the lymphatic system?
Lymphocytes
Which of the following is NOT a defined element of the lymphoid system?
Spleen
What is the role of non-encapsulated collections of lymphoid tissue associated with the gastrointestinal tract (GALT)?
Contributing to immune surveillance
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
Producing lymphocytes
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
Transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells
What is the main cellular type of the lymphatic system?
T-cells
Which of the following is a defined element of the lymphoid system?
Macrophages
What is the structural architecture and cellular composition of thymus mainly responsible for?
Lymphocyte maturation
What type of epithelium covers the lingual tonsils?
Stratified squamous epithelium (non-keratinized)
How many palatine tonsils are present in the human body?
Two
Which of the following is associated with the gastrointestinal tract as a part of the lymphatic system?
Tonsils
Which type of tonsil has a single tonsil located in the superior-posterior portion of the pharynx?
Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid)
What is the function of crypts in the palatine tonsils?
Contain desquamated epithelial cells and live lymphocytes
Which type of tonsil lacks crypts?
Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid)
Test your knowledge about the structure and cellular components of the lymphatic system, including lymph nodes and the thymus. Learn to identify their functions and understand the circulation within them. Presented by Dr.Snoor J. Mustafa M.B.Ch.B,M.Sc, Ph.D.
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