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

Q: Which large lymphatic organ purifies blood by removing dead red cells, stores blood, and helps the…

A: An organ system is a physiological system made up of a collection of organs which execute one or…

Q: This chemical is released by virus-infected cells to decrease the spread of virus to nearby cells.…

A: Virus-infected cells release certain chemicals that work as immunity protection against viruses. It…

Q: Which structure is depicted in the following image?

A: The given image depicts the skull and the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is also known as…

Q: What would happen in the human body if there were no lymphatic system?

A: The human body is a complex system that is composed of various structures and organs that function…

Q: ince movement of the lymphatic fluid is not fueled by a pump, such as the heart, how do you think…

A: A human body is a coordinated synchronization of various different physiological processes. All…

Q: IDENTIFY THE DESCRIPTIONS OF LYMPHATIC TISSUES OR ORGANS IN BODY BY MATCHING COLUMN A WITH COLUMN B…

A: The lymphatic system is responsible for drainage of body fluids and it also provides immunity…

Q: All but one of the following occurs during the inflammatory response.  Select the example below that…

A: c. Vasoconstriction prevents excessive blood loss due to injury. It is the correct option.…

Q: If you could design a drug that increases extravasation at the endothelium, what is the most likely…

A: The leakage of blood, lymph, or other fluid, such as an anticancer drug, from a blood vessel or tube…

Q: Which of the following is a function of the Lymphatic System?

A: Lymphatic system contains organs and tissues spread all over the body help in removal of toxic waste…

Q: 16) Which of the following is not true about the functions of lymphatic capillaries? A) absorb the…

A: Human lymphatic system comprises of lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, lymphatic ducts and…

Q: Suppose a person recovers normally from viral infections, but then gets the same viral infections…

A: The B-lymphocytes or the B-cell and the the T-lymphocytes are t-cells are very important for the the…

Q: Identify the two categories of lymphoid organs and their roles in the body's immune response.…

A: The maturation and multiplication of lymphocytes occur in lymphoid organs, which support the…

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.