Secondary Lymphoid Organ flashcards - Anatomy & Physiology

Secondary Lymphoid Organs

Question	Answer		Article
Name the secondary lymphoid organs	Spleen Lymph nodes Mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) consisting of gut and bronchial associated lymphoid tissues (GALT and BALT)		Link to Article
What are the 3 layers of the secondary follicles of the lymph node?	Central zone Basal light zone Apical light zone		Link to Article
Name the structures which bind to naive lymphocytes allowing them access the lymph nodes from the bloodstream	High endothelial venules (HEV)		Link to Article
What type of cells are present in the red pulp of the spleen?	Plasma cells Macrophages Lymphocytes Granulocytes Erythrocytes		Link to Article
What type of cells are present in the white pulp of the spleen?	T cells Macrophages B cells		Link to Article
Name the main functions of the spleen?	Filters the blood removing ageing erythrocytes and antigens Store of erythrocytes and platelets Provides an environment where an immune response can occur		Link to Article
Name the different types of gut associated lymphoid tissue (GALT)	Peyer's Patches Tonsils Appendix Lymphoid follciles in the rectum and large intestine		Link to Article
Where is the bronchial associated lymphoid tissue (BALT) located	Bronchial birfurcation Under non-ciliated epithelium		Link to Article
Which immunoglobulin is produced by B cells in the MALT?	IgA		Link to Article

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