IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what is the largest lymphoid organ?
A
spleen
B
thymus
C
liver
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ in the body. Surrounded by a connective tissue capsule, which extends inward to divide the organ into lobules, the spleen consists of two types of tissue called white pulp and red pulp. The white pulp is lymphatic tissue consisting mainly of lymphocytes around arteries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spleen. The spleen is located in the abdominal (tummy) area on the left side, just under the diaphragm. It is the largest of our lymphatic organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primary lymphoid organs: These organs include the bone marrow and the thymus. They create special immune system cells called lymphocytes. Secondary lymphoid organs: These organs include the lymph nodes, the spleen, the tonsils and certain tissue in various mucous membrane layers in the body (for instance in the bowel).

Detailed explanation-4: -The blood is filtered by the spleen, another example of encapsulated lymphoid tissue. This is the body’s largest lymphatic organ.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complete answer: The largest single mass of the lymphatic tissue in the body is Spleen.

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