Multiple Choice
The lymphoid organ(s) located in the throat that defend(s) against invading bacteria coming in through the mouth and nose is/are __________.
20. The Lymphatic System
Overview of Lymphoid Organs
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Overview of Lymphoid Organs
- 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 __________.
- Open QuestionThe lymphoid organ that functions primarily during youth and then begins to atrophy is thea. spleen,b. thymus,c. palatine tonsils,d. bone marrow.
- Open Question
Fill in the blanks: The lymphoid organ that filters the blood is the ______, and the lymphoid organ that filters the lymph is the______.
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about the spleen is FALSE?
- Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the development of lymphocytes is correct?
- Open QuestionList the specific functions of each of the body's primary and secondary lymphoid tissues and organs.
- Open QuestionRed blood cells that are damaged or defective are removed from the bloodstream by the (a) thymus, (b) lymph nodes, (c) spleen, (d) tonsils.
- Open QuestionThe structural framework of lymphoid organs isa. areolar connective tissue,b. hematopoietic tissue,c. reticular tissue,d. adipose tissue.
- Open Question
The interaction between the antigen-binding site of the antibody and the epitope of the antigen is:
- Open Question
Carla presents to her physician with a complaint of swollen axillary lymph nodes. Her physician performs a breast exam and finds a tumor on the same side as the swollen nodes.
b. Carla undergoes surgery to have the tumor and affected lymph nodes and surrounding lymphatic vessels removed. Predict any complications Carla might have after the surgery that could arise from removal of the lymph nodes and vessels.
- Multiple Choice
A patient comes to you after experiencing multiple infections in a short period of time. Analysis reveals that she has a very low white blood cell count. Which lymphoid organ is likely not functioning correctly?
- Open Question
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
e. Clusters of MALT located around the oral and nasal cavities are known as Peyer's patches.
- Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Developmentally, embryonic lymphatic vessels are most closely associated with thea. veins.b. arteries.c. nerves.d. thymus gland.