Anatomy & Physiology Question #12
Question
The nurse is caring for a patient that has rhinitis. Which lymphoid organ should the nurse identify that is associated with mucus?
Answers
- Tonsils
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- Pancreas
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- Spleen
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- Liver
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Overview
Explanation
The correct answer is C. The lymphoid organs include the thymus, spleen, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urogenital tracts. The pancreas and liver are not lymphoid organs.
Learning Outcomes
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