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What is the main function of a lymph node?
What is the main function of a lymph node?
- To aid in digestion
- To regulate body temperature
- To produce red blood cells
- To filter the lymph (correct)
Where are the secondary follicles/nodules with germinal centers located within the lymph node?
Where are the secondary follicles/nodules with germinal centers located within the lymph node?
- In the cortex directly under the capsule (correct)
- In the hilum of the lymph node
- In the subcapsular sinus
- In the outer cortex composed of T-lymphocytes
Which of the following is NOT considered a lymphoid organ?
Which of the following is NOT considered a lymphoid organ?
- Peyer's patches
- Tonsils
- Liver (correct)
- Thymus
What is the main function of the mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
What is the main function of the mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
What is the role of the trabecular sinuses in a lymph node?
What is the role of the trabecular sinuses in a lymph node?
Where do the blood vessels enter and efferent lymphatic vessels leave the lymph node?
Where do the blood vessels enter and efferent lymphatic vessels leave the lymph node?
Where do germinal centers develop in response to immune challenge?
Where do germinal centers develop in response to immune challenge?
Which region of the lymph node contains mainly T-lymphocytes in a diffuse manner?
Which region of the lymph node contains mainly T-lymphocytes in a diffuse manner?
Which part of the thymus is responsible for the maturation of T-cells?
Which part of the thymus is responsible for the maturation of T-cells?
What does the medulla of the thymus contain?
What does the medulla of the thymus contain?
What is the main composition of the white pulp in the spleen?
What is the main composition of the white pulp in the spleen?
Which part of the lymph node contains lymphoid nodules with germinal centers?
Which part of the lymph node contains lymphoid nodules with germinal centers?
Which region of the lymph node lies between the outer cortex and medulla?
Which region of the lymph node lies between the outer cortex and medulla?
What does the red pulp in the spleen contain?
What does the red pulp in the spleen contain?
What do primary nodules develop in response to immune challenge?
What do primary nodules develop in response to immune challenge?
Which part of the thymus has a peripheral dark zone and a central light zone?
Which part of the thymus has a peripheral dark zone and a central light zone?
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