Which organ filters blood and stores platelets?

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Question 1 of 5

Which organ filters blood and stores platelets?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The spleen filters blood and stores platelets; thymus matures T cells, nodes filter lymph, tonsils trap pathogens.

Question 2 of 5

The spleen's red pulp is supplied by which vessels?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sinusoids supply red pulp; central arteries feed white pulp, veins drain, capillaries are elsewhere.

Question 3 of 5

What is the term for immunity gained from vaccination?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Artificial active immunity comes from vaccines; natural active is from infection, passive (C, D) is from antibodies.

Question 4 of 5

The spleen's red pulp primarily:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Red pulp removes old RBCs; antibodies are white pulp, T cells are thymus, lymph is nodes.

Question 5 of 5

What is the term for reduced immune response to self-antigens?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tolerance prevents self-reaction; hypersensitivity is overreaction, autoimmunity is self-attack, immunodeficiency is weakness.

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