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Lymphatic System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the role of natural killer (NK) cells?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NK cells kill abnormal cells; antibodies are B cells, phagocytosis is macrophages, presentation is dendritic cells.
Question 2 of 5
What is the term for immune overreaction to self-antigens?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autoimmunity is self-overreaction; allergy and hypersensitivity are to external, tolerance is non-response.
Question 3 of 5
The spleen's marginal zone contains:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The marginal zone has macrophages ; lymphocytes , T , and B cells are in white pulp.
Question 4 of 5
With regard to the superficial cortex of the lymph node: It is supported by a reticular framework.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The superficial cortex is structurally supported by a reticular network.
Question 5 of 5
The thoracic duct typically ends at the junction of the left subclavian vein and the left.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thoracic duct ends at the junction of the left subclavian vein and left internal jugular vein, a key lymphatic-venous connection.