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24 Anatomy MCQs on Skin, lymphatics & immune organs with answers and explanations.

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Q21MediumSkin, lymphatics & immune organs

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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Q22MediumSkin, lymphatics & immune organs

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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Q23MediumSkin, lymphatics & immune organs

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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Q24MediumSkin, lymphatics & immune organs

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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