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Lymphatic and Immune System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following applies to the thoracic duct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thoracic duct drains lymph from most of the body (below the diaphragm and left upper body) and empties into the left subclavian vein, not blood into the system.
Question 2 of 5
white pulp give branch to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: White pulp branches into penicillar arterioles in red pulp.
Question 3 of 5
enhance function of various T-cell
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thymulin enhances various T-cell functions.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding Hassall's corpuscles, one of the following is true:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hassall's corpuscles increase with age ; they're in medulla , surrounded by reticular cells not lymphocytes , and are acidophilic .
Question 5 of 5
What are the three ways in which the complement system can be activated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Complement activates via classical (antibody-dependent), alternative (spontaneous), and lectin (mannose-binding) pathways ; other options misname pathways.