Asked by Jordan Huggins on Jun 14, 2024
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The white pulp of the spleen
A) contains lymphocytes that can stimulate an immune response.
B) filters lymph as it flows through the spleen.
C) destroys defective red blood cells.
D) All of the choices are correct.
White Pulp
Part of the spleen consisting of lymphatic nodules and diffuse lymphatic tissue; associated with arteries.
Spleen
Large lymphatic organ in the upper part of the abdominal cavity on the left side between the stomach and diaphragm, composed of white and red pulp. It responds to foreign substances in the blood, destroys worn-out red blood cells, and is a storage site for blood cells.
Immune Response
The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, involving recognition and destruction of harmful substances or organisms.
- Explain the functions of the lymphatic system within the human body.
- Master the concepts related to the lymphatic system's involvement in safeguarding against disease and stabilizing fluid amounts.
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IA
Indaneja AlexanderJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The white pulp of the spleen contains lymphocytes that can stimulate an immune response. It is involved in the immune functions of the spleen, rather than filtering lymph or destroying defective red blood cells, which are functions associated with the red pulp.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the functions of the lymphatic system within the human body.
- Master the concepts related to the lymphatic system's involvement in safeguarding against disease and stabilizing fluid amounts.