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Lymphatic System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which lymphatic structure is located in the pharynx?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pharyngeal tonsils are in the pharynx; palatine and lingual are throat/tongue, Peyer's are gut.
Question 2 of 5
What is the primary site of B cell maturation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bone marrow matures B cells; thymus is for T cells, spleen and nodes activate.
Question 3 of 5
The complement system's membrane attack complex (MAC) causes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MAC lyses cells; phagocytosis is opsonization, antibodies are B cells, inflammation is cytokines.
Question 4 of 5
What is the term for immunity from infection recovery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Natural active is from infection; artificial active is vaccines, passive (C, D) is antibody transfer.
Question 5 of 5
The complement system's classical pathway requires:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The classical pathway needs antibodies; pathogens trigger alternative, cytokines signal, histamines inflame.