Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 6MC
The germinal centers in lymph nodes are largely sites of (a) macrophages, (b) proliferating B lymphocytes, (c) T lymphocytes, (d) all of these.
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Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
Ch. 19.1 - What is lymph? Where does it come from?Ch. 19.1 - Name two lymphatic ducts and indicate the body...Ch. 19.1 - What is the driving force for lymph movement?Ch. 19.1 - Prob. 4CYUCh. 19.2 - Prob. 5CYUCh. 19.3 - Prob. 3CYUCh. 19.3 - What is the benefit of having fewer efferent than...Ch. 19.4 - List several functions of the spleenCh. 19.5 - Prob. 9CYUCh. 19.6 - Prob. 10CYU
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