20. The Lymphatic System
Overview of Lymphoid Organs
20. The Lymphatic System
Overview of Lymphoid Organs
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- Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Where exactly does an antigen bind to an antibody molecule?a. b. c. d.
- Open QuestionOnce almost a rite of childhood, tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils) is now rarely performed. Similarly, while ruptured spleens were once routinely removed, they are now conserved whenever possible. Why should these lymphoid organs be preserved when possible?
- Open QuestionIdentify the structures of the lymphatic system in the following diagram. a. ___b. ___c. ___d. ___e. ___f. ___g. ___h. ___i. ___j. ___k. ___l. ___m. ___n. ___o. ___p. ___q. ___
- Open QuestionA friend tells you that she has tender, swollen 'glands' along the left side of the front of her neck. You notice that she has a bandage on her left cheek that is not fully hiding a large infected cut there. Exactly what are her swollen 'glands,' and how did they become swollen?
- Multiple ChoiceThe spleen's white pulp is composed primarily of __________.
- Multiple ChoiceThe lymphoid organ(s) located in the throat that defend(s) against invading bacteria coming in through the mouth and nose is/are __________.
- Multiple ChoiceAreas of lymphocytes suspended by reticular fibers in the spleen are known as __________.
- Multiple ChoiceCollections of lymphoid tissue that guard mucosal surfaces (MALT) include all the following EXCEPT __________.