What is the primary function of the cisterna chyli in the lymphatic system?

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Question 1 of 5

What is the primary function of the cisterna chyli in the lymphatic system?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The cisterna chyli stores lymph before it enters the thoracic duct.

Question 2 of 5

Defense by B cells is known as

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: B cell defense is humoral or antibody-mediated immunity.

Question 3 of 5

A person with a T lymphocyte count between 200 and 499 per cubic mm, swollen lymph nodes, and a recurrent fever would be in the __________________ stage of an HIV-1 infection.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Category B (symptomatic) includes 200-499 T cells with symptoms like fever.

Question 4 of 5

Regarding the immune system

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Classical complement pathway is adaptive, triggered by antibodies; antibodies are adaptive, lectins are host-derived, and CRP is innate.

Question 5 of 5

Concerning HIV infection

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Monocytes and M-tropic are true; neurons aren't infected , and macrophages persist . Answer is D (A and B), noted in rationale.

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