MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Modifies certain white blood cells so they function better in defense of the body
A
thymus
B
spleen
C
lymph nodes
D
bone marrow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thymus is an organ that is critically important to the immune system which serves as the body’s defense mechanism providing surveillance and protection against diverse pathogens, tumors, antigens and mediators of tissue damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Type of white blood cell that is involved with the immune system. T lymphocytes mature in the thymus and differentiate into cytotoxic, memory, helper and regulatory T cells. CAR T-cell therapy uses T cells obtained from a patient’s own blood to fight cancer.

Detailed explanation-3: -White blood cells are the key players in your immune system. They are made in your bone marrow and are part of the lymphatic system. White blood cells move through blood and tissue throughout your body, looking for foreign invaders (microbes) such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.

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