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Lymphatic System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following tissues is the generative lymphoid tissue of T lymphocytes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The thymus is the primary lymphoid organ where T lymphocytes develop; thyroid is endocrine, spleen and tonsils are secondary lymphoid tissues.
Question 2 of 5
What is the role of MHC molecules in organ transplant rejection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Foreign MHC activates T cells to reject transplants ; they don't prevent attack and are central to rejection .
Question 3 of 5
What is the intestinal microbiota?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intestinal microbiota are bacteria ; not viruses , fungi , or parasites .
Question 4 of 5
Where would Peyer's patches be found?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peyer's patches are in the small intestine , part of gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT).
Question 5 of 5
One surprising aspect of the immune system is that individuals make responses to human tissues from a different individual, causing serious problems for organ and tissue transplantation. The basis for this immune response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MHC polymorphism drives transplant rejection; microbes , blood groups , or APCs contribute less directly.