IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
tonsils
A
an organ that filters bacteria
B
an organ important in immunity
C
an organ that stores and produces red blood cells and gets rid of bacteria
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tonsils are part of the body’s immune system. Because of their location at the throat and palate, they can stop germs entering the body through the mouth or the nose. The tonsils also contain a lot of white blood cells, which are responsible for killing germs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Part of your immune system, your tonsils are like lymph nodes. They help filter out germs that enter through your nose or mouth to protect the rest of your body from infection. Tonsils are also called palatine tonsils or faucial tonsils. Sometimes tonsils can become red, swollen or infected.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tonsillar crypts. The structure in the tonsils that aids in trapping bacteria or other pathogens are known as the tonsillar crypts. The tonsillar crypts are blind-ended structures that form folds or invaginations and are found naturally in the tonsils.

Detailed explanation-4: -These specialized organs are part of your lymphatic system and help protect your body against problematic particles and substances that you inhale or ingest, acting like goalkeepers for your lungs. They also filter away viruses and bacteria and produce antibodies and blood cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tonsils are lymphoid tissue aggregates situated near the entrance of the digestive and respiratory tracts and play a key role in our immune system.

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