The spleen's role in immunity primarily involves:

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The spleen's role in immunity primarily involves:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The spleen filters blood for pathogens; T cells mature in thymus , lymph is from nodes, and fluid isn't stored.

Question 2 of 5

What is the consequence of lymphatic vessel blockage?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lymphedema results from blockage; pressure is circulatory, lymphoma is cancer, lymphadenitis is inflammation.

Question 3 of 5

Which cells in lymph nodes engulf debris?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Macrophages engulf debris; lymphocytes , T , and B cells respond to antigens.

Question 4 of 5

Which protein complex enhances phagocytosis in innate immunity?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Complement opsonizes pathogens for phagocytosis; antibodies are adaptive, cytokines signal, histamines inflame.

Question 5 of 5

Which cells are involved in humoral immunity?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: B cells drive humoral immunity via antibodies; T cells are cellular, macrophages and dendritic are innate.

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