Multiple Choice
What primarily moves lymph through the lymphatic system?
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20. The Lymphatic System
Introduction to the Lymphatic System
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Which lymphatic organ begins to deteriorate following puberty?
A
Thymus
B
Spleen
C
Lymph nodes
D
Tonsils
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Understand the role of the thymus in the lymphatic system: The thymus is a primary lymphatic organ responsible for the maturation of T lymphocytes, which are crucial for adaptive immunity.
Recognize the changes in the thymus post-puberty: After puberty, the thymus begins to shrink and is gradually replaced by adipose tissue, a process known as involution.
Compare the thymus with other lymphatic organs: The spleen, lymph nodes, and tonsils continue to function throughout adulthood without significant deterioration like the thymus.
Identify the unique characteristic of the thymus: Unlike other lymphatic organs, the thymus is the only one that undergoes significant structural and functional changes after puberty.
Conclude that the thymus is the lymphatic organ that begins to deteriorate following puberty, based on its unique involution process.
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