The spleen's red pulp removes:

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Question 1 of 5

The spleen's red pulp removes:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Red pulp removes old RBCs; lymphocytes are white pulp, pathogens are macrophages, platelets are stored.

Question 2 of 5

With regard to the thymic medulla (ANAT2020 only): It contains epithelioreticular cells.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Epithelioreticular cells are key components of the thymic medulla, aiding T-cell development.

Question 3 of 5

Contain longitudinal smooth muscle, vasa vasorum

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tunica adventitia contains longitudinal smooth muscle and vasa vasorum in larger lymphatic vessels; stratum basale is epithelial.

Question 4 of 5

trabeculae divide spleen into

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Spleen trabeculae divide it into irregular compartments, not regular or cortex/medulla like lymph nodes.

Question 5 of 5

All characters of thymus stroma except

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Thymus stroma has a thin C.T. capsule , incomplete trabeculae , and reticular C.T. ; it does not have a thick capsule (D is incorrect).

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