Spleen Anatomy and Function
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Which of the following is a function of the palatine tonsils?

  • Filtering blood and reacting immunologically to blood-borne antigens
  • Producing red blood cells
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Filtering lymph and reacting immunologically to lymph-borne antigens (correct)
  • Where are the palatine tonsils located?

  • In the lungs
  • On either side of the pharynx (correct)
  • In the stomach
  • In the liver
  • Which type of epithelium covers the palatine tonsils?

  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
  • Simple cuboidal epithelium
  • Stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium (correct)
  • Which structure consists of masses of lymphatic tissue located on either side of the pharynx?

    <p>Palatine tonsils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of MALT (Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue)?

    <p>Filtering lymph and reacting immunologically to lymph-borne antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can lymphoid follicles in bronchi (BALT) be found?

    <p>In the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which secondary lymphoid organ consists of masses of lymphatic tissue located on either side of the pharynx?

    <p>Tonsils</p> Signup and view all the answers

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