AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

IMMUNE RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following are considered Non-thymic Lymphoid Tissue except:
A
Tonsils
B
Mucosal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
C
GALT
D
Spleen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Pancreas’

Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen sits in the peritoneal cavity on high under the rib cage on the left side. It is prominent and dark red in color. The thymus sits over the heart in the midline of the thoracic cavity. It is milky white and has two lobes, one of either side of the midline.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Answer and Explanation: The lymphatic vessels, lymph, and lymph nodes are all part of the lymphatic system. Erythrocytes (or red blood cells) on the other hand, are part of the circulatory system. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Erythrocytes.

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