ATI RN
Immune System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
is largest, single intra-abdomin organ
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The spleen is the largest single intra-abdominal lymphatic organ; the liver is larger but not lymphatic.
Question 2 of 5
Concerning the paracortex of lymph node, choose the correct Statement:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paracortex venules are lined with cuboidal (high) endothelium ; it's T-lymphocyte-rich, not B , and not between spleen structures or lined with plasma cells .
Question 3 of 5
What characterizes natural killer (NK) cells?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NK cells are innate immune cells from a lymphoid progenitor; they're not adaptive (C, D) and not myeloid-derived .
Question 4 of 5
What are PRRs and what do they recognize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PRRs (pattern recognition receptors) recognize PAMPs and DAMPs as danger signals ; C is a subset, A and D are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
What is the role of CD40L in T cell activation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CD40L (on Th cells) prolongs DC survival ; binding , proliferation , and TCR activation are indirect or separate.