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Immune System NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions 
            
        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.
