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Lymphatic System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The structure of a lymph node can be described as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lymph nodes have compartments with immune cells, afferent vessels entering at the convex surface, and efferent vessels exiting at the hilus.
Question 2 of 5
___________________ are released in the respiratory burst having the potent of cell-killing ability
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Free radicals (e.g., ROS) are released in respiratory bursts to kill pathogens.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a function of the tonsils in the lymphatic system?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tonsils defend against pathogens entering via mouth/nose.
Question 4 of 5
Lymph nodes play a crucial role in immune responses. What happens when pathogens or foreign substances are detected in lymph nodes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nodes filter lymph and activate immune responses to pathogens.
Question 5 of 5
Identify examples of secondary lymphatic structures.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Secondary structures include lymph nodes, spleen, and tonsils, not bone marrow.