GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lymph Nodes house what two cells?
A
B Cells
B
R Cells
C
T Cells
D
P cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph nodes are specialized organs dedicated to activation of T and B cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Activated T cells present in the lymph nodes could be stimulated by antigen to divide, produce effector cytokines, and migrate to peripheral tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -A simplified drawing of a human lymph node. B cells are primarily clustered in structures called lymphoid follicles, whereas T cells are found mainly in the paracortex.

Detailed explanation-4: -Within lymph nodes, T cells can receive signals during both short-lived and long-lived interactions with antigen-bearing DCs. These contacts are highly regulated events that are influenced by the timing of activation, signal strength, the inflammatory environment and the presence of other responding T cells.

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