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Lymphatic System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The thymus gland is located within the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The thymus is in the thoracic cavity, anterior to the heart.
Question 2 of 5
Antibodies of the same type and produced by plasma cells derived from the same B cell are called what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monoclonal antibodies come from a single B cell clone.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding the immune system
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cell-mediated immunity targets intracellular pathogens; T cells are 60-70% , humoral is adaptive , and NK cells are innate .
Question 4 of 5
Concerning HIV complications
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Toxoplasmosis causes 50% of CNS lesions; candidiasis is common but not specified, Mycoplasma isn't sentinel , and malignancy is 25-40% .
Question 5 of 5
Affinity maturation of the humoral immune response is due to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Affinity maturation refines antibody via antigen stimulation; recombination is earlier, switching changes class.