Which lymphoid organ is encapsulated by connective tissue?

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Question 1 of 5

Which lymphoid organ is encapsulated by connective tissue?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The thymus has a connective tissue capsule; tonsils , appendix , and Peyer's lack full encapsulation.

Question 2 of 5

The thymus is located in which body region?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The thymus is in the thorax; abdomen has spleen, pelvis has bladder, neck has thyroid.

Question 3 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 4 of 5

The spleen's red pulp contains:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Red pulp has macrophages ; lymphocytes , T , and B cells are in white pulp.

Question 5 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.

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