Questions and Answers
What type of epithelium lines the palatine tonsils?
Which of the following statements about the blood supply to the tonsils is accurate?
What is the lymphatic drainage of the palatine tonsils?
At what stage of development do lymphatic nodules in the palatine tonsils begin to form?
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What happens to the tonsils during late puberty?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of tonsil mentioned in the document?
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How are the tonsils described in terms of their anatomical structure?
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What feature distinguishes the tonsils from other lymphoid tissues?
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What distinguishes Hodgkin Disease from other types of lymphomas?
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Which of the following is a clinical presentation of lymphomas?
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What occurs to yellow bone marrow under conditions such as severe bleeding or hypoxia?
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What is the primary function of the thymus in the immune system?
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How is yellow bone marrow characterized in terms of cellular structure?
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All lymphomas are considered malignant due to their ability to:
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At which stage does the connection between the neural crest and the thymus primarily contribute to its structure?
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Which hormone is secreted by Hassal’s corpuscles in the thymus?
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What role does the macrophage play in the bone marrow?
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Which of the following statements about thymocyte maturation is NOT true?
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What is the classification scheme of lymphomas based on grade?
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What is primarily found in red blood marrow as blood cells mature?
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What structure divides the thymus into several lobules?
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What type of cell migrates from the bone marrow to become mature T lymphocytes?
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What happens to the size and composition of the thymus during involution?
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Which cell type secretes thymopoeitin, contributing to T cell maturation?
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What is the main function of the germinal centers located within the secondary nodules?
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Which structures are primarily found in the paracortex region of the lymph node?
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What is the primary cellular composition of primary lymphoid nodules?
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What role does the capsule of a lymph node play?
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Which statement about lymphoid tissue is accurate?
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What characterizes the mucosal immunity in the respiratory tract?
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Which statement best describes the subcapsular area of the lymph node?
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What important process occurs in the secondary nodules after B cell activation?
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What is the primary function of Mucosa Associated Lymphatic Tissue (MALT)?
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The lumen of lymphoid nodes is described as being:
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What is the significance of trabeculae in the lymph node structure?
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Which type of lymphocyte predominantly resides in the cortex of the lymph node?
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What distinguishes the thymus from other lymphoid organs?
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In what way does MALT aid in the immune response?
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Which of the following is NOT typically found in the mucosal connective tissues of MALT?
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The diversity of immune cells in MALT primarily serves to:
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Study Notes
Lymphatic Tissues and Organs
- Lymphoid tissue is embryonically derived mainly from mesoderm, except for the thymus, which derives from mesoderm and endoderm.
- Mucosa Associated Lymphatic Tissue (MALT) is present in digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts, protecting against pathogen invasion.
- MALT contains lymphocytes, IgA-secreting plasma cells, antigen-presenting cells (APCs), and lymphoid nodules.
Palatine Tonsils
- Formed from the endoderm of the second pharyngeal pouch by the 5th week of development.
- Mesoderm contributes to the stroma of the palatine tonsils.
- By the 20th week, lymphatic nodules begin to form.
- Tonsils are large, irregular lymphoid masses located in the mucosa of the posterior oral cavity and nasopharynx.
- Tonsillar crypts open through pits lined with stratified squamous epithelium.
Tonsils Key Features
- Relationships:
- Blood supply from tonsillar branch of the facial artery;
- Venous drainage via paratonsillar vein.
- Lymphatic drainage occurs through tonsillar or jugulodigastric nodes.
- Tonsils play a role in forming Waldeyer’s ring, an aggregation of lymphatic tissue at the oropharynx entrance.
- Almond-shaped, measuring 1-2.5 cm, partially encapsulated with no afferent lymphatic vessels.
- Packed with B cells that activate upon encountering antigens and transition to secondary nodules.
Lymphoid Nodules and Follicles
- Dense aggregates of lymphocytes in unencapsulated spherical clusters.
- Types:
- Primary nodules: Contain immature B lymphocytes.
- Secondary nodules: Contain germinal centers and mantle zones, sites for B cell proliferation.
Thymus
- Central organ for T cell production, located anteriorly to the mediastinum.
- Developmental timeline includes:
- 4th week: Endoderm from 3rd pouch proliferates.
- 6th week: Neural crest-derived connective tissue forms capsules.
- 12th week: Cortex and medulla develop in thymic lobes.
- Function includes antigen-independent maturation of T lymphocytes (thymocytes), facilitated by thymosin and thymopoeitin secreted by epithelial reticular cells.
- Involves two selection processes during T cell maturation.
Lymphomas
- Malignant localized lymphocyte disorders, often in lymph nodes, presenting as solid tumors.
- Common symptoms include lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, fever, weight loss, and malaise.
- Classified into high and low grade; all are considered malignant due to potential for widespread dissemination.
Hodgkin Disease (HD)
- A major type of lymphoma characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells in lymph nodes.
- It can lead to extensive lymphatic system involvement and may present with similar symptoms as other lymphomas.
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