The Integumentary System Answers

Primary lymphoid tissues

are responsible for the creation and maturation of white blood cells.

are made up of cells that multiply uncontrollably.

are infected tissues.

are made up of a network of tubes that take in plasma that escaped from the blood and circulate it as lymph back to the heart.

What is the function of the tonsils and adenoids?

They serve as a first line of defense against ingested or inhaled pathogens.

They create and distribute T-cells to the body.

They remove old blood cells from circulation.

They deliver oxygen to the cells of the body.

Identify the different types of white blood cells. Select all that apply.

lymphocytes

adenoids

monocytes

granulocytes

tonsils

T-cells become specialized in the

bone marrow.

spleen.

thymus.

lymph nodes.

Which are functions of the spleen? Select all that apply.

prepares T-cells to recognize “non-self” material

filters blood in the circulatory system

removes old blood cells

functions like a large lymph node

stores red blood cells

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