How do the organs of the lymphatic system prevent and respond to bacterial infec

Question

How do the organs of the lymphatic system prevent and respond to bacterial infections?

Choose 3 answers
A. The spleen produces specific antibodies in response to different bacteria.
B. Lymph nodes release hormones that act to destroy specific bacteria.
C. Lymph nodes constantly filter bacteria out of the bloodstream.
D. Peyer's patches contain macrophages that capture and destroy bacteria.
E. Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) protects the upper-respiratory and digestive tracts from foreign bacteria.
F. Tonsils trap and remove bacteria entering the pharynx.
G. The thymus gland filters bacteria from the blood.

Explanation / Answer

C. Lymph nodes constantly filter bacteria out of the bloodstream. D. Peyer's patches contain macrophages that capture and destroy bacteria. E. Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) protects the upper-respiratory and digestive tracts from foreign bacteria.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse H
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.