Organs and Cells of the Immune System Objectives Quiz

What is the primary function of the thymus gland?

To generate and mature T cells

Which type of bone marrow is the site of hematopoiesis and the origin of B cells in humans?

Red marrow

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

To sample antigens from the lymph and mount an immune response

Which structure within a lymph node is the site of intense B cell proliferation?

Germinal center Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total body mass in humans is typically occupied by bone marrow?

4% Signup and view all the answers

How does the thymus gland change in size as people age?

The thymus gland reaches its maximum size at puberty and then atrophies Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of eosinophils?

Ending allergic reactions Signup and view all the answers

Which leukocyte type is the rarest?

Basophils Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of neutrophils?

Phagocytosis of bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which leukocyte type has pink granules in its cytoplasm?

Neutrophils Signup and view all the answers

What is the artificial division of leukocytes into granulocytes and agranulocytes based on?

Presence of granules in the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Which leukocyte type has a role in fighting parasitic infections?

Eosinophils Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lymph node structure?

Marginal zone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the spleen is correct?

Blood enters the spleen through sinusoids. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of cutaneous and mucosal lymphoid organs?

Responsible for the production of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct order of structures in a lymph node, from outermost to innermost?

Capsule, trabecula, medullary cords, follicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the marginal zone in the spleen?

To trap and concentrate blood-borne antigens Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary lymphoid organ?

Lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

Collecting antigens from tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an innate immune cell?

T cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the spleen?

Collecting antigens from the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mucosal immune system component?

Peyer's patches Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the thymus?

Development of T cells Signup and view all the answers

Organs and Cells of the Immune System Objectives Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the thymus gland?

Which type of bone marrow is the site of hematopoiesis and the origin of B cells in humans?

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

Which structure within a lymph node is the site of intense B cell proliferation?

What percentage of the total body mass in humans is typically occupied by bone marrow?

How does the thymus gland change in size as people age?

What is the function of eosinophils?

Which leukocyte type is the rarest?

What is the function of neutrophils?

Which leukocyte type has pink granules in its cytoplasm?

What is the artificial division of leukocytes into granulocytes and agranulocytes based on?

Which leukocyte type has a role in fighting parasitic infections?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lymph node structure?

Which of the following statements about the spleen is correct?

Which of the following is NOT a function of cutaneous and mucosal lymphoid organs?

Which of the following is the correct order of structures in a lymph node, from outermost to innermost?

What is the function of the marginal zone in the spleen?

Which of the following is NOT a primary lymphoid organ?

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

Which of the following is NOT an innate immune cell?

What is the primary function of the spleen?

Which of the following is a mucosal immune system component?

What is the primary function of the thymus?

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