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The Spleen: Structure and Function

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What type of tissue covers the spleen?

Reticular connective tissue

Elastic connective tissue

Areolar connective tissue

Dense connective tissue (correct)

What is the result of the contraction of smooth muscle fibers in the spleen?

Blood is stored in the spleen

Blood is delivered from the spleen into circulation (correct)

The spleen produces more lymphocytes

The spleen becomes smaller in size

What is the main function of the white pulp in the spleen?

To produce lymphocytes and monocytes (correct)

To filter the blood

To store blood rich in RBCs

To regulate blood pressure

What is the characteristic of the central arteries in the lymphatic nodules?

They are pushed towards the periphery by the lymphatic nodules Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the highly cellular partitions that separate the sinuses in the red pulp?

Cords of Billroth Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the blood stored in the spleen?

It is rich in RBCs Signup and view all the answers

Where are monocytes developed from?

Haemocytoblasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of macrophages in the red pulp?

To filter the blood Signup and view all the answers

What type of tonsil is located in the pharynx?

Pharyngeal tonsil Signup and view all the answers

What covers the superficial aspect of the tonsils?

Stratified squamous epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tonsils?

To react to airborne and ingested antigens Signup and view all the answers

What is composed of numerous lymphoid nodules with germinal centers?

Palatine tonsils Signup and view all the answers

What isolates the palatine tonsil from the surrounding connective tissue?

Dense fibrous capsule Signup and view all the answers