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Lymphatic System Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The innate immune system includes the following components EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: B lymphocytes are adaptive, not innate; surfactant , complement , NK cells , and dendritic cells are innate.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following is primarily part of the innate immune response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cilia are innate barriers; B cells and T cells are adaptive.
Question 3 of 5
The lymphatic system is considered part of which broader system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The lymphatic system works with the circulatory system to manage fluid balance and immunity; it's not part of nervous , digestive , or endocrine systems.
Question 4 of 5
Which lymphoid organ is involved in immune surveillance of the digestive tract?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The appendix monitors gut pathogens; thymus matures T cells, spleen filters blood, and nodes filter lymph.
Question 5 of 5
Which tonsils are located at the base of the tongue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lingual tonsils are at the tongue base; palatine are throat, pharyngeal are nasopharynx, tubal are ear-related.