ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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What are lymph nodes?
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Nodes that house B cells and act as a major checkpoint for lymphocytes
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Nodes that house T cells and act as a major checkpoint for lymphocytes
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A lymph node, or lymph gland, is a kidney-shaped organ of the lymphatic system and the adaptive immune system. A large number of lymph nodes are linked throughout the body by the lymphatic vessels. They are major sites of lymphocytes that include B and T cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -The thymus is a specialized organ of the immune system, located between the breast bone and heart. It produces lymphocytes, is important for T cell maturation (T for thymus-derived).
Detailed explanation-3: -Activated T cells present in the lymph nodes could be stimulated by antigen to divide, produce effector cytokines, and migrate to peripheral tissues.
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