Anatomy: Skin, lymphatics & immune organs – page 2
24 Anatomy MCQs on Skin, lymphatics & immune organs with answers and explanations.
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Damage to which region permanently stops nail growth?
Answer: C. Nail matrix
The nail matrix at the proximal nail fold contains the dividing cells that produce the nail plate. The lunula is only the visible pale part of the matrix.
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How is the wall of a larger lymph vessel organised?
Answer: B. Three layers, like veins: intima, media and adventitia
Larger lymphatics have the same three-layered wall as veins, with valves. Only lymphatic capillaries have an endothelium alone.
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In a spleen section, the splenic cords of Billroth are found in which compartment?
Answer: D. Red pulp
The red pulp consists of splenic cords and venous sinusoids, where old red cells are removed. White pulp is lymphoid tissue around central arteries.
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Which structure lies outside Waldeyer's ring of lymphoid tissue?
Answer: A. Submandibular gland
Waldeyer's ring comprises the pharyngeal, tubal, palatine and lingual tonsils and is a common extranodal lymphoma site. The submandibular gland is a salivary gland.
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