10 Questions
Which term is an older term for the mononuclear phagocyte system?
Reticuloendothelial system
What is the main function of the reticuloendothelial system (RES)?
To attack and ingest microbes
Where are macrophages located in the body?
All tissues such as skin, liver, and spleen
What is the structural function of the spleen?
To filter blood and remove old or damaged red blood cells
What is an indication of spleenectomy?
An enlarged spleen
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Reticuloendothelial System (RES) = A network of connective tissue fibers inhabited by phagocytic cells such as macrophages Mononuclear phagocyte system = An older term for the Reticuloendothelial System (RES) Spleen = An organ that is part of the immune system Spleenectomy = The surgical removal of the spleen
Match the following cellular components of RES with their locations:
Monocytes = Blood Macrophages = All tissues such as skin, liver, spleen Histiocytes = Skin Kupffer Cells = Liver
Match the following terms with their functionalities:
Reticuloendothelial System (RES) = Ready to attack and ingest microbes Monocytes = Part of the immune system Macrophages = Ingest microbes Spleen = Part of the immune system
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Reticuloendothelial System (RES) = Essential component of the immune system Mononuclear phagocyte system = Older term for RES Spleenectomy = Indication and risks are basic concepts to understand Spleen = Has a defined structural function
Match the following terms with their corresponding systems:
Monocytes = Reticuloendothelial System (RES) Macrophages = Reticuloendothelial System (RES) Histiocytes = Reticuloendothelial System (RES) Kupffer Cells = Reticuloendothelial System (RES)
Test your knowledge of the Reticuloendothelial System (RES) and spleen in human anatomy and physiology. This quiz covers the definition, cellular components, functions, and structural function of the RES and spleen. Perfect for medical laboratory science students.
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