PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Tonsils
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Mucosal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
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GALT
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Spleen
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The thyroid gland and pancreas are not considered lymphoid tissue or lymphoid organs.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The spleen sits in the peritoneal cavity on high under the rib cage on the left side. It is prominent and dark red in color. The thymus sits over the heart in the midline of the thoracic cavity. It is milky white and has two lobes, one of either side of the midline.