IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which organ detects pathogens as they pass through the throat?
A
tonsils
B
thymus
C
spleen
D
larynx
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymph nodes monitor the lymph flowing into them and produce cells and antibodies which protect our body from infection and disease. The spleen and thymus are lymphatic organs that monitor the blood and detect and respond to pathogens and malignant cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tonsils have the ability to filter microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. The immune cells present in the tonsils produce antibodies that help destroy the germs and keep throat / lung infections at bay.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Tonsils and adenoid: These lymphoid organs trap pathogens from the food you eat and the air you breathe. They are your body’s first line of defense against foreign invaders.

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