Asked by
Jackie Valladares
on Dec 11, 2024
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Which lymphoid organ contains more afferent vessels than efferent vessels?
A) Lymph node
B) Thymus
C) Tonsil
D) Spleen
Afferent Vessels
Blood vessels that carry blood toward a particular organ or tissue, often referring to the vessels entering an organ.
Efferent Vessels
Blood vessels or lymphatic vessels that carry fluid away from an organ or tissue, as opposed to afferent vessels that bring fluid to it.
- Discern the primary lymphoid organs and elaborate on their unique roles in immune system operations.
- Explore the mechanism and importance of lymphatic nodes in purifying lymph.
Verified Answer
AB
Learning Objectives
- Discern the primary lymphoid organs and elaborate on their unique roles in immune system operations.
- Explore the mechanism and importance of lymphatic nodes in purifying lymph.