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Where do the trabecular arteries enter the parenchyma of the spleen?

  • They enter the parenchyma of the spleen after leaving the trabeculae (correct)
  • They do not enter the parenchyma of the spleen
  • They enter the lymphoid follicles directly
  • They enter the white pulp nodules
  • Where do activated B-lymphocytes migrate to within the white pulp nodules?

  • The peri-arterial lymphatic sheath (PALS)
  • The lymphoid follicles
  • The center of white pulp nodules (correct)
  • The splenic cords
  • What is the main cell type found in the peri-arterial lymphatic sheath (PALS)?

  • B-lymphocytes
  • T-lymphocytes (correct)
  • Plasma cells
  • Erythrocytes
  • Where do plasma cells release antibodies into?

    <p>Blood in the sinuses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drains into the sinuses of the marginal zone that encircle the nodules?

    <p>Pulp arterioles derived from the central artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surrounds the central arteries in the white pulp of the spleen?

    <p>Peri-arterial lymphatic sheath (PALS) containing mainly T-lymphocytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do many of the pulp arterioles derived from the central artery extend out to?

    <p>Away from the white pulp and then return back to drain into sinuses of the marginal zone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do activated B-lymphocytes migrate to within the white pulp nodules?

    <p>To the center of white pulp nodules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the trabecular arteries enter the parenchyma of the spleen?

    <p>To give trabecular arteries that leave the trabeculae and enter parenchyma of the spleen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do plasma cells release antibodies into?

    <p>The blood in the sinuses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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