ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Three main organs of the lymph system:
A
Thymus, Adrenals & Pancreas
B
Pancreas, Tonsils & Thyroid
C
Spleen, Tonsils & Thymus
D
Tonsils, Spleen & Thyroid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -bone marrow. spleen. thymus gland. lymph nodes. tonsils.

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary lymphoid organs: These organs include the bone marrow and the thymus. They create special immune system cells called lymphocytes. Secondary lymphoid organs: These organs include the lymph nodes, the spleen, the tonsils and certain tissue in various mucous membrane layers in the body (for instance in the bowel).

Detailed explanation-3: -Tonsils: Tonsils are lymph glands located on the sides of the neck. They tend to localize the infection and prevent it from spreading it in the body as a whole. Spleen: The spleen is a large lymphatic organ. The spleen acts as a blood reservoir in case of emergencies such as haemorrhage, stress or poisoning.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lymph nodes and other lymphatic structures like the spleen and thymus hold special white blood cells called lymphocytes. These can rapidly multiply and release antibodies in response to bacteria, viruses, and a range of other stimuli from dead or dying cells and abnormally behaving cells such as cancer cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -(spleen) An organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen makes lymphocytes, filters the blood, stores blood cells, and destroys old blood cells. It is located on the left side of the abdomen near the stomach.

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