Thymic Lobe Structure Quiz

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What is the main role of the specific stroma in the thymus?

To support the parenchyma cells and prevent contact between thymocytes and non-self antigens (correct)

To produce thymic hormones like thymulin and thymopoietin

To facilitate the proliferation of thymocytes

To bind to acetylcholine receptors and cause myasthenia gravis

Which of the following is NOT a function of the thymic hormones?

Thymulin and thymic factor differentiate T lymphocyte receptors

Thymosine 1 has an unidentified role, possibly related to multiple sclerosis

Promoting the development of lymph follicles and lymph nodes (correct)

Thymopoietin binds to acetylcholine receptors, causing myasthenia gravis

What is the process of thymic involution?

The binding of thymopoietin to acetylcholine receptors

The gradual replacement of thymic parenchyma by adipose tissue (correct)

The proliferation of thymocytes in the thymus

The production of thymic hormones by the epithelial cells

Which statement about thymic involution is NOT true?

It leads to the formation of lymph follicles and lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the thymus?

Lymphopoiesis through the synthesis of T lymphocytes involved in cellular immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the thymus is NOT true?

The thymus is involved in the development of lymph follicles and lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells form the specific stroma found in the cortical region of the lymph node?

Reticular cells and reticular fibers Signup and view all the answers

Which category of cells is specifically mentioned to be present in the paracortex area of the lymph node?

T lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

Where do the afferent lymph nodes open into within the lymph node structure?

Subcapsular sinus Signup and view all the answers

How are the perifollicular sinuses described in relation to the cortex and medulla of the lymph node?

Radially directed from cortex to medulla Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the lymphoid tissue cords found in the medullary region of the lymph node?

Basophils Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the cortical parenchyma included in ganglionic lodges of the lymph node?

Contains lymph nodules Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the thymic parenchyma?

To produce thymocytes, which are precursors to T cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Hassall's corpuscles found in the thymic medulla?

To induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) in thymocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the thymic stroma?

To provide structural support and blood vessels to the thymic parenchyma Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the cortex and medulla of the thymic lobe?

Both a and b are correct Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the thymocytes undergoing mitosis in the peripheral cortex of the thymic lobe?

It indicates the rapid proliferation of T cell precursors (thymocytes) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the thymic capsule and septa?

To provide structural support and blood vessels to the thymic parenchyma Signup and view all the answers

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