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Immune System Questions and Answers Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which structure drains lymph from the head and neck?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The thoracic duct drains most of the head and neck (left side); right duct drains right side only.
Question 2 of 5
What is the primary function of lymph nodes in immunity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lymph nodes filter pathogens from lymph; antibodies are from B cells, maturation is thymus/marrow, blood is spleen.
Question 3 of 5
The complement system is part of which immunity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Complement is innate; adaptive includes antibodies and T cells .
Question 4 of 5
What is the role of NK cells in innate immunity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NK cells kill abnormal cells; antibodies are B cells, phagocytosis is macrophages, presentation is dendritic.
Question 5 of 5
The spleen's white pulp contains which immune cells?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: White pulp has lymphocytes ; red pulp has RBCs , platelets , and some neutrophils .