APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What lymphoid organs are producing lymphocytes that are going to fight infections?
A
Thymus
B
Tonsils
C
Lymph node
D
Spleen
E
Liver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Primary lymphoid organs: These organs include the bone marrow and the thymus. They create special immune system cells called lymphocytes.

Detailed explanation-2: -T and B cells, the key effectors of the adaptive immune system, are present throughout the spleen.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thymus is inside the ribcage, just behind the breastbone. It filters and monitors our blood content. It produces cells called T-lymphocytes which circulate around the body.

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