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Where are the tonsils located in the human body?
Where are the tonsils located in the human body?
- Over the heart
- In the LUQ of the abdomen
- Behind the liver
- In the pharyngeal mucosa (correct)
Which lymphoid organ filters bacteria and viruses from the blood?
Which lymphoid organ filters bacteria and viruses from the blood?
- Skin
- Tonsils
- Spleen (correct)
- Thymus gland
What is the first line of defense in the body's immune system?
What is the first line of defense in the body's immune system?
- Skin (correct)
- Inflammatory response
- Natural killer cells
- Lymphocytes
Which type of immune response is known as the adaptive immune response?
Which type of immune response is known as the adaptive immune response?
What is the main function of the thymus gland?
What is the main function of the thymus gland?
What type of immune response occurs following re-exposure to a particular antigen?
What type of immune response occurs following re-exposure to a particular antigen?
When does the primary immune response typically begin following exposure to an antigen?
When does the primary immune response typically begin following exposure to an antigen?
What happens to the antibody titre after the primary immune response?
What happens to the antibody titre after the primary immune response?
Which cells remain after the primary immune response and contribute to long-term immunity?
Which cells remain after the primary immune response and contribute to long-term immunity?
Which method of acquiring immunity involves receiving antibodies from an external source?
Which method of acquiring immunity involves receiving antibodies from an external source?
In which case is a person naturally immune to a disease due to having the disease previously?
In which case is a person naturally immune to a disease due to having the disease previously?
What is the function of the stomach lining folds called rugae?
What is the function of the stomach lining folds called rugae?
Which substance is needed for vitamin B12 absorption in the stomach?
Which substance is needed for vitamin B12 absorption in the stomach?
What is the role of pepsin in the stomach?
What is the role of pepsin in the stomach?
Which of the following is NOT true about gastric juice?
Which of the following is NOT true about gastric juice?
What is the pH optimum for the activity of active pepsin in gastric juice?
What is the pH optimum for the activity of active pepsin in gastric juice?
Where are most of the structures of the nephron located?
Where are most of the structures of the nephron located?
Which blood vessel brings blood to the glomerulus for filtration?
Which blood vessel brings blood to the glomerulus for filtration?
What is the site of filtration in the kidney?
What is the site of filtration in the kidney?
Which process in urine formation separates substances by particle size?
Which process in urine formation separates substances by particle size?
What surrounds the capsular space in the renal corpuscle?
What surrounds the capsular space in the renal corpuscle?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption and secretion?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption and secretion?
What is the function of the Cowper's gland?
What is the function of the Cowper's gland?
Where are the seminal vesicles located in the male reproductive system?
Where are the seminal vesicles located in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
Which structure contracts to propel sperm through the ejaculatory duct?
Which structure contracts to propel sperm through the ejaculatory duct?
What is the role of fructose in seminal fluid?
What is the role of fructose in seminal fluid?
Which part of the male reproductive system surrounds the urethra and is inferior to the urinary bladder?
Which part of the male reproductive system surrounds the urethra and is inferior to the urinary bladder?
