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  1. Lymphocytes are produced by primary lymphoid tissues/organs including all but:
    1. spleen
    2. thymus
    3. bone marrow
  2. Lymphocytes are activated by secondary lymphoid tissues/organs including all but:
    1. tonsils
    2. spleen
    3. MALT
    4. lymph nodes
    5. appendix
    6. thymus
  3. Order lymphatic flow starting interstitial fluid to a subclavian vein:
    1. lymphatic capillaries → lymphatic vessels → lymphatic trunks → lymphatic ducts
    2. lymphatic ducts → lymphatic vessels → lymphatic trunks → lymphatic capillaries
    3. lymphatic ducts → lymphatic trunks → lymphatic vessels → lymphatic capillaries
    4. lymphatic capillaries → lymphatic trunks → lymphatic vessels → lymphatic ducts
  4. The thoracic duct collects lymph from the inferior half of the body, plus the left side of the upper body.
    1. true
    2. false
  5. The thoracic duct drains into the right subclavian vein and the right lymphatic duct drains into the left subclavian vein.
    1. true
    2. false
  6. Lymphocytes include:
    1. NK cells (natural killer cells)
    2. B cells (bone marrow–derived)
    3. T cells (thymus-dependent)
    4. NK, B, and T cells
  7. The adenoid, located in the naropharynyx, is which kind of tonsil.
    1. pharyngeal tonsil
    2. palatine tonsil
    3. lingual tonsil
  8. B cells can differentiate into plasma cells which produce antibodies.
    1. true
    2. false
  9. The spleen is located in the __________ region.
    1. left hypochondriach
    2. right hypochondriach
    3. left ingual
    4. right ingual
  10. The appendix is located in the __________ region.
    1. left hypochondriach
    2. right hypochondriach
    3. left ingual
    4. right ingual
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