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Immune System NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the term for an exaggerated immune response to an allergen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypersensitivity is an overreaction to allergens; autoimmunity is self-attack, immunodeficiency is weak, tolerance is non-response.
Question 2 of 5
What is the role of tonsils in immunity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tonsils trap pathogens; T cells are thymus, blood is spleen, antibodies are B cells.
Question 3 of 5
With regard to secondary lymphatic nodules: They are contained within a reticular meshwork.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Secondary nodules are supported by a reticular framework of reticular cells and fibers in lymphoid tissues.
Question 4 of 5
Give the two main functions of this organ.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The spleen's main functions are immunological (lymphocyte activity) and hematopoietic (blood cell production/filtering).
Question 5 of 5
reticular CT can be stained by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reticular connective tissue (C.T.) is stained with silver to highlight fibers; eosin stains cytoplasm, hematoxylin stains nuclei.