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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following describes the flow of lymph through a lymph node draining an infected tissue?

A. efferent lymphatic vessel → lymph node → afferent lymphatic vessel
B. venule → lymph node → efferent lymphatic vessel
C. afferent lymphatic vessel → lymph node → efferent lymphatic vessel
D. artery → lymph node → efferent lymphatic vessel

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: afferent lymphatic vessel → lymph node → efferent lymphatic vessel

Question 2 of 5

Which cells in the thymus are responsible for expressing tissue-specific antigens through the action of AIRE?

A. Medullary thymic epithelial cells
B. Thymic dendritic cells
C. Cortical thymic epithelial cells
D. Bone marrow cells

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Medullary thymic epithelial cells

Question 3 of 5

microglial cell in

A. liver, skin
B. blood, C.T
C. CNS, lung alveoli
D. spleen, bone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: CNS, lung alveoli

Question 4 of 5

Which protein is involved in the lectin activation pathway and is made in the liver?

A. MASP
B. MCP
C. DAF
D. CD59

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: MASP

Question 5 of 5

Which lymphoid organ is involved in immune surveillance of the digestive tract?

A. Thymus
B. Spleen
C. Appendix
D. Lymph nodes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Appendix

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