Which lymphatic organ plays a crucial role in immune system maturation during childhood but diminishes in size and function with age?

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Question 1 of 5

Which lymphatic organ plays a crucial role in immune system maturation during childhood but diminishes in size and function with age?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The thymus matures T cells in childhood and shrinks with age.

Question 2 of 5

Identify primary lymphatic organs.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Red bone marrow (B cells) and thymus (T cells) are primary lymphoid organs.

Question 3 of 5

Identify the two types of specific defense mechanisms.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Specific immunity includes antibody-mediated (B cells) and cell-mediated (T cells).

Question 4 of 5

Jimmy's baby sister received the immunization for chicken pox. What type of immunity does she have?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Vaccination provides artificial active immunity.

Question 5 of 5

The specific type of acquired immunity that a fetus obtains from maternal antibodies that cross the placenta is called:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Maternal antibodies provide natural passive immunity; active (A, C) involves own response, artificial is via injection, and E is invalid.

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