20. The Lymphatic System
Overview of Lymphoid Organs
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- Textbook Question
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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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?
945views - Multiple ChoiceThe spleen's white pulp is composed primarily of __________.1529views3rank
- Multiple ChoiceThe lymphoid organ(s) located in the throat that defend(s) against invading bacteria coming in through the mouth and nose is/are __________.1307views3rank
- Multiple ChoiceAreas of lymphocytes suspended by reticular fibers in the spleen are known as __________.1505views1rank
- Multiple ChoiceCollections of lymphoid tissue that guard mucosal surfaces (MALT) include all the following EXCEPT __________.2218views3rank
- Textbook Question
List the specific functions of each of the body's primary and secondary lymphoid tissues and organs.
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Red blood cells that are damaged or defective are removed from the bloodstream by the
(a) Thymus
(b) Lymph nodes
(c) Spleen
(d) Tonsils
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