8 Questions
What is the unique characteristic of epithelial tissue according to the text?
High density of keratin
What is a distinct feature of the Thymus?
S’Hassall corpuscles in the medulla
How can T cells enter the Thymus according to the text?
Through a barrier Thymus-Blood
What differentiates the cortex and medulla of the Thymus?
Cellular composition
Why must the maturation of T cells in the Thymus occur in a controlled environment according to the text?
To limit exposure to specific antigens
What role does the thick white capsule surrounding the Thymus serve according to the text?
To facilitate blood-thymus barrier formation
What is the function of s’Hassall corpuscles within the Thymus, based on the text?
Formation from dead RECs
How are keratin-stained epithelial tissues different from other types, according to the text?
Absence of s’Hassall corpuscles
Test your knowledge on identifying different components of the spleen histology, including red and white pulp, trabeculae, and PALS. Practice recognizing the capsule, central artery, T cells, and follicles in spleen tissue sections.
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