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Lymphatic System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following cells participate in nonspecific defense responses when your body is invaded by microbes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NK cells , macrophages , and neutrophils are innate; all participate.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The spleen filters blood and stores platelets but does not mature T or B cells (thymus and bone marrow roles).
Question 3 of 5
Following a primary immune response, plasma cells give rise to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Plasma cells produce antibodies, while some B cells become memory cells post-response.
Question 4 of 5
The phenomena that initiates when a helper T cell binds with a class II MHC protein on a displaying cell is referred to as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Costimulation occurs when helper T cells bind MHC-II, enhancing activation.
Question 5 of 5
The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance in the body by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It moves excess fluid toward the bloodstream, not away from the heart.