PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

IMMUNE RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The thymus is the only lymphoid organ than does not:
A
have lymphocytes
B
produces hormones
C
have a cortex and a medulla
D
directly fight antigens
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not DIRECTLY fight antigens. In the spleen, red pulp is involved in the immune functions and white pulp is involved in disposing of worn-out RBCs.

Detailed explanation-2: -T/F: The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not directly fight antigens.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Answer and Explanation: It is not true that the thymus gland is the site of B-cell maturation. The thymus gland is the site of T-cell maturation.

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