Question

1. Answer the following by putting ( T ) if the statement is true and ( F ) if the statement is false:

1. Lymph Nodes are found in the Inguinal area only.

2. Reticular fibers are found in the Cortex of the Thymus.

3. In the Lymph Node macrophage like Reticular cells monitor the blood in the sinuses.

4. Peyer's patches of the tonsils contain Lymphatic Nodules.

Answer 1

1.It is a false statement.Lymph nodes are present through out the lymphatic system.

2.It is a true statement.Thymus gland has an outer cortex,inner medulla.Cortex has more number of thymocytes and a few reticular cells.Medulla has more number of reticular cells and a few thymocytes.

3.It is a true statement.Macrophages in the lymph node forms arcades along with the arteries and helps in drainage of blood.

4.It is a true statement.peyers patches consists lymphatic nodules.