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Immune System Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which cells are elevated in parasitic infections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eosinophils rise in parasitic infections; neutrophils fight bacteria, lymphocytes are adaptive, macrophages are broad.
Question 2 of 5
Which cells are elevated in viral infections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lymphocytes rise in viral infections; neutrophils are bacterial, eosinophils are parasites, basophils are allergies.
Question 3 of 5
Describe the histological structure and function of the thymus (ANAT2020 only).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ where T-cells mature through antigen-independent differentiation . It has a connective tissue capsule with trabeculae forming lobules , a cortex with densely packed thymocytes, and a medulla with Hassall's corpuscles (C, D), supported by epithelioreticular cells.
Question 4 of 5
is inflammation in lymph vessel, seen as red lines on skin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lymphangitis is inflammation of lymph vessels, appearing as red lines; lymphadenitis is lymph node inflammation, lymphedema is swelling.
Question 5 of 5
round, or oval shape that formed of 4 zones + central arteriole
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: White pulp is round/oval, has four zones (including PALS), and a central arteriole.