Which cells are elevated in parasitic infections?

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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.

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