20. The Lymphatic System
Secondary Lymphoid Organs: The Spleen
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?80views
- Multiple ChoiceWhere is the spleen located in the human body?68views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not true of the spleen?67views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich organ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body?69views
- Multiple ChoiceWhy is the spleen considered a secondary lymphoid organ?89views
- Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary function of the spleen in the human body?164views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?66views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a function of the spleen?65views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does not accurately describe the spleen?68views
- Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the spleen is true?
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More than one choice may apply.
Where exactly does an antigen bind to an antibody molecule?
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Once almost a rite of childhood, tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils) is now rarely performed. Similarly, while ruptured spleens were once routinely removed, they are now conserved whenever possible. Why should these lymphoid organs be preserved when possible?
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Identify the structures of the lymphatic system in the following diagram.
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A friend tells you that she has tender, swollen 'glands' along the left side of the front of her neck. You notice that she has a bandage on her left cheek that is not fully hiding a large infected cut there. Exactly what are her swollen 'glands,' and how did they become swollen?
444views - Multiple ChoiceThe spleen's white pulp is composed primarily of __________.1177views3rank