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Questions on Immune System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which person most likely has the largest thymus gland?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thymus is largest and most active in early childhood (e.g., age 2), shrinking after puberty.
Question 2 of 5
An immune response when provoked by a nonself particle is known as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An antigen is a nonself particle triggering an immune response.
Question 3 of 5
Which lymphatic organ plays a role in immune system development during early childhood but tends to decrease in size and function with age?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The thymus shrinks after childhood, reducing its role in T cell maturation.
Question 4 of 5
The branch of biology, which involves the study of immune systems in all organisms is called_____________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immunology studies immune systems across organisms.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the lymphatic structure that contains white and red pulp, filters blood and removes worn-out red blood cells.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spleen, with white/red pulp, filters blood.