Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a secondary lymphoid organ?
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20. The Lymphatic System
Secondary Lymphoid Organs: Lymph Nodes
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Which of the following is not a secondary lymphatic organ?
A
Tonsils
B
Thymus
C
Lymph nodes
D
Spleen
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Understand the difference between primary and secondary lymphatic organs. Primary lymphatic organs are where lymphocytes are formed and mature, while secondary lymphatic organs are where lymphocytes become activated.
Identify the primary lymphatic organs. The primary lymphatic organs include the bone marrow and the thymus, where lymphocytes are produced and mature.
Identify the secondary lymphatic organs. Secondary lymphatic organs include the lymph nodes, spleen, and tonsils, where lymphocytes are activated and mount an immune response.
Analyze the options given in the problem: Tonsils, Thymus, Lymph nodes, and Spleen.
Determine which of the options is a primary lymphatic organ. The thymus is a primary lymphatic organ, while the tonsils, lymph nodes, and spleen are secondary lymphatic organs.
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