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RNSG 1341
Immune System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lymph Nodes | - Filters antigens from lymph - Supports proliferation of lymphocytes and macrophages |
| Spleen | - Lymphocyte proliferation - Immune surveillance |
| Thymus | B and T cell maturation |
| Tonsils | Protect against inhaled or ingested foreign agents |
| Lymphoid tissue | Defend against bacterial infection |
| Bone marrow | Produces and stores hematopoietic stem cells |
| Cell mediated immune response | - Protects against antigens that are hidden from antibody- mediated response - Initiated by T cells |