Tetanus (commonly known as lockjaw) is a severe illness thatcauses painful muscle spasms and convulsions and can leadto death. If adults are advised to get a tetanus booster shotabout once every 10 years, what is the probable life span ofthe tetanus-detecting memory B-lymphocytes?

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A: Lymphoid organs are the part of the lymphatic system of the body. The lymphatic system also consists…

Q: In what areas are lymph nodes clustered? Why is this desirable?

A: Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands that are the part of the lymphatic system. They are…

Q: Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?a. transport of sugar from the…

A: The network of tissues, vessels and organs which move lymph into the blood stream is called the…

Q: A T lymphocyte activated in the GALT will subsequently home to all of the following except _____.…

A: Gut associated lymphocyte tissue or GALT complex function is to form as a protective immune system…

Q: About how big in micrometers AND in millimeters is a lymphocyte? What are the functions of…

A: Lymphocytes are white blood cells , which act as the immune cells of the human immune system. These…

Q: In some cases of breast cancer, many of the axillary lymphnodes are removed. Why are injections not…

A: Breast cancer occurs in the breast tissues and it can metastasize to the underarms and spread to the…

Q: Describe the major functions of the lymphatic system.

A: The lymphatic system is a specialized organ system found in vertebrates, which is a part of immune…

Q: Describe in detail the information on what are the funtion of the lymphatic system? and why the…

A: In the vertebrate body, lymphatic system is a subsystem of the circulatory system which contains a…

Q: What is a lymphatic nodule? Describe three places where lymphatic nodules can be found?

A: A small, localized collection of lymphoid tissue is called lymphatic nodule. It is located in the…

Q: Describe the functions of the lymphatic vessels.

A: Immunity is the capacity of multicellular living beings to oppose unsafe microorganisms. Resistance…

Q: How lymphocytes acts as soldiers of our body?

A: Lymphocytes are two types - B lymphocyte and T lymphocyte.

Q: Compare and contrast the roles of lymphatic vessels, the various secondary lymphoid organs, and…

A: Lymphoid tissues and organs are prominent sites of viral replication. The immune system is important…

Q: Identify the locations of the major chains of lymph nodes.

A: The lymphatic system includes lymphatic vessels, lymphatic organs and lymph.

Q: . If a child were born without a thymus gland, what cellsand functions of the immune system would be…

A: The thymus is a lymphoid organ. It is present in the chest of an organism. T cells develop in the…

Q: In the disease mononucleosis (“mono”), the spleen enlargesbecause of increased numbers of phagocytes…

A: Mononucleosis : It is a viral disease . It is a common disease and generally it cause no symptoms in…

Q: Fill in the blank:  The spaces within a lymph node are called lymph _______________________ through…

A: The fluid that flows through the lymphatic system is called as lymph. It is a white-colored fluid…

Q: How are B cells that are self-reactive in the lymph nodes are handled? How is it detected? Does it…

A: The lymphatic system consists of a group of cells or immune cells that inhabits all the organs of…

Q: Contrast the functions of the bone marrow and thymus with those of the secondary lymphoid organs.

A: The human body system that removes toxins, excess water, and waste from the body is termed the…

Q: Immune responses tailored to specific antigens involvea. T cells.b. macrophages.c. monocytes.d.…

A: Immunity can be defined as the ability of an organism to fight against infections caused by a…

Q: A 40- year-old patient after stress reaction has accidental involution of tymus and decreasing…

A: The thymus gland is a bi-lobed structure that sits directly above the heart and beneath the sternum.…

Q: Describe the general functions of the lymphatic system.

A: Lymphatic system in human beings is a complex network of cells, organs and tissues that comprise of…

Q: If we regard red bone marrow as a lymphatic organ and define lymphatic organs partly by the presence…

A: The red bone marrow is a crucial component of the lymphatic system, it is one of the primary…

Q: What is the differencebetween humoral specificimmune response and cellularspecific immune response?

A: There is an association between T-Lymphocytes and the  B-lymphocytes which is  basically responsible…

Q: Outline the functions of the lymphatic system and describe theactionsof associated lymphatic tissues…

A: The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system and plays a major role in the immune system…

Q: Explain why chemotherapy and radiation may berecommended following surgery for breast cancer…

A: Breast Cancer        Cancer formation in the breast cells resulting in abnormal growth and affecting…

Q: Given a disruption in the structure or function of the lymphatic or immune system such as…

A: T helper cell also known as CD4+ cells is an important key mediator of the immune system. It plays a…

Q: C (vessel)

A: Lymphatic system is defined as the subsystem of the circulatory system and it is a part of immune…

Q: Describe the structure and function of the lymphatic tissue (lymph fluid, vessels, ducts, and…

A: LYMPHATIC TISSUE - it is a part of the body's immune system that helps protect it from bacteria  and…

Q: Describe the origin, development, activation,proliferation, and inhibition of lymphocytes

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Q: Which type of lymph vessel consists solely of an endotheliumand has one-way flaps that allow…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  LYMPH It is made up of lymphocytes that is the white blood cells.  Fats are…

Q: Describe the characteristics and functions of the lymphatic system.

A: The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system and the immune system. It is composed of a…

Q: If your tonsils are removed, how does your body develop animmune response against antigens in the…

A: Tonsils Tonsils consist of ovoid lymphoid tissue with fibrous capsule and are the part of waldeyer's…

Q: Describe the major functions of:  a. lymph nodes b. spleen  c. MALT  d. Thymus

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Q: Which of the following event would decide B lymphocyte lineage during the lymphopoiesis process?…

A: Lymphopoiesis is known as as the process of generating lymphocytes, one of the 5 types of WBC. It is…

Q: A football player injures his right toe during a practice session. The next morning he is unable to…

A: The swelling  happens due to injury.

Q: A lymphocyte cell may most likely encounter a blood born foreign invader in which of the following?…

A: The Immune System is made up of many types of "cells" and chemicals that defend our bodies against…

Q: Where do B lymphocytes gain immunocompetence? A. red bone marrow B. thymus C. lymph nodes

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Q: Lymphatic capillary, like blood capillary, allows substances of relatively large molecular size,…

A: The lymphatic system is a collection of tissues, veins, and organs that work together to return…

Q: Describe the composition of individual lymphatic nodules

A: The immune system aims to protect the human body from infection and create various lines of defense.…

Q: Discuss the different lymphocytes and their developement.

A: Lymphocytes are type of white blood cells that are present in lymph.  They are of various types and…

Q: Trace the origin and development of T lymphocytes and of Blymphocytes.

A: The leukocytes provide a special place to the lymphocytes as they participate in one way or another…

Q: Explain the general function of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes.

A: Immune cells originate from stem cells in the bone marrow to produce several kinds of white blood…

Q: How might the removal of the spleen result on an increase in the number of circulating platelets?

A: The spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ that plays an important role in the immune system. It is…

Q: Lymph node enlargementWhy do lymph nodes enlarge during some infections?

A: The lymph node is characterized by a small, round shaped structure that plays a crucial role in the…

Q: Name the various populations of Lymphocytes and briefly discuss their functions.

A: Lymphocytes are the sub-type of white blood cells which act as body’s main type of immune cells.…

Q: Where do T lymphocytes mature? O thymus gland O tonsils O thyroid gland O throat

A: INTRODUCTION Lymphocytes They are small round cells present in the peripheral blood, lymphoid…

Hematology

Hematology is the branch of biology. Hematology is the medical field that deals with the treatment of blood disorders and cancers, such as hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia. Hematologists and hematopathologists are medical professionals who specialize in illnesses of the blood and its components.