BIOL 121 CHAPTER 23 THE LYMPHOID SYSTEM | VERIFIED SOLUTION

BIOL 121 CHAPTER 23 THE LYMPHOID SYSTEM Human Anatomy, 7e (Martini/Timmons/Tallitsch) Chapter 23 The Lymphoid System 1) Most immune responses originate in A) primary lymphoid structures. B) macrophages. C) the skin. D) secondary lymphoid structures. E) the liver. 2) Which of the following are functions of the lymphoid system in the body? A) to maintain normal blood volume B) to eliminate local variations in the chemical composition of the interstitial fluid C) to produce lymphocytes D) to distribute lymphocytes E) All of the answers are correct. 3) Components of the lymphoid system include the: (1) pancreas (2) spleen (3) lymphatic vessels (4) thymus (5) lymph nodes (6) thoracic duct A) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 B) 1, 3, 5, 6 C) 1, 4, 6 D) All of the answers are correct. E) None of the answers are correct. 4) Secondary lymphoid structures may contain A) macrophages. B) lymphocytes. C) sinusoids. D) lymph. E) All of the answers are correct. 5) The lymphoid system is composed of A) lymph. B) the spleen. C) lymph nodes. D) lymphatic vessels. E) All of the answers are correct. 6) The smallest of the organs of the lymphoid system is (are) theA) lymph node. B) cisterna chyli. C) spleen. D) carotid bodies. E) kidneys.