Immunity: Chapter 01, Overview of the Immune Response

Table of Contents

1. 1-1 Cells of the Immune System: Differentiation in the Bone Marrow
2. 1-2 Cells of the Immune System: Functional Characteristics
3. 1-3 Macrophage and Dendritic Cell Subsets
4. 1-4 Clonal Selection of Antigen-Specific Lymphocytes
5. 1-5 Major Histocompatibility Molecules and the Detection of Infection
6. 1-6 The Lymphoid System and Lymphocyte Circulation
7. 1-7 Architecture of Secondary Lymphoid Tissues
8. 1-8 The Course of an Immune Response

1-7 Architecture of Secondary Lymphoid Tissues

Work through the following questions, checking all the correct answers. For each question there may be more than one correct answer.

1	Which of the following are routes of entry for antigen into secondary lymphoid tissues? a) Afferent lymphatic vessels. b) The marginal sinus of the spleen. c) High endothelial venules (HEV). d) M cells in mucosal epithelia. CorrectWrong: a, b and d are correct.Your answer has been saved.

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Which of the following statements are true? a) The marginal zone of the spleen contains B cells specialized to respond rapidly to blood-borne bacteria. b) Follicular dendritic cells are dendritic cells that activate T cells that migrate into B cell follicles. c) Germinal centers are present throughout the lymphoid tissues of the small intestine. d) Intact microorganisms can enter gut-associated lymphoid tissues through M cells. CorrectWrong: a, c and d are true.Your answer has been saved.