APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following are TRUE regarding the lymphatic system except
A
It is also known as the immune system
B
Lymph is the fluid that is present in the lymphatic vessels
C
The thyroid is important in developing immunity to oral pathogens
D
The tonsil is considered a lymphatic nodules
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thyroid hormones (THs), 3, 3′, 5, 5′ tetraiodo-L-thyroxine (T4) and 3, 3′, 5-triiodo-L-thyronine (T3) play essential roles in both the innate and adaptive immune responses.

Detailed explanation-2: -The option that does not represent a function of the lymphatic system is C. transporting respiratory gases. The transport of respiratory gases is carried out by the lungs of the respiratory system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thymus makes white blood cells called T lymphocytes. These are also called T cells. These are an important part of the body’s immune system, which helps to fight infection. The thymus gland grows to its largest size during childhood and makes all the T cells we need before we become teenagers.

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