Which of the following is a cell in the body that is capable of differentiating to a plasma cell and secreting antibody:

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is a cell in the body that is capable of differentiating to a plasma cell and secreting antibody:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: B cells differentiate into plasma cells to secrete antibodies; mast cells , NK cells , neutrophils , and platelets do not.

Question 2 of 5

Lymphatic capillaries are more permeable than blood capillaries due to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Overlapping endothelial cells allow greater permeability in lymphatic capillaries; they have thinner walls , looser junctions , and no smooth muscle .

Question 3 of 5

The lymphatic system lacks which feature found in the circulatory system?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: It lacks a central pump like the heart; it has vessels , capillaries , and valves .

Question 4 of 5

Which cells in the spleen's red pulp phagocytose old RBCs?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Macrophages in red pulp phagocytose RBCs; lymphocytes , T , and B cells are in white pulp.

Question 5 of 5

What is the primary function of the lymphatic trunks?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Trunks drain lymph into ducts; filtering is nodes, collecting is capillaries, producing is marrow.

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