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Lymphatic System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which two of the following are typically necessary to stimulate B-Lymphocyte to divide and differentiate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B-lymphocytes require a helper T-lymphocyte and an antigen for activation and differentiation.
Question 2 of 5
Which cells are professional phagocytes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Macrophages and neutrophils are professional phagocytes ; T cells , B cells , and NK cells are not.
Question 3 of 5
Where are YD-receptors most abundant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gamma-delta (YD) T cells are abundant in mucosal sites like intestine, uterus, and tongue .
Question 4 of 5
What is the main function of the thymus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The thymus eliminates self-reactive T cells via selection ; Treg generation is secondary, not B cells or activation .
Question 5 of 5
Which area is not drained by the thoracic duct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The thoracic duct drains all but the right arm/upper right quadrant , which the right lymphatic duct handles.