Lymphoid Organs Are Critical to the Immune System and Include

question 32

Multiple Choice

Lymphoid organs are critical to the immune system and include all of the following EXCEPT the:

• A) Lymph nodes
• B) Thymus
• C) Parotid gland
• D) Peyer's patches and the appendix

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Definitions:

Carminative

Substances that aid in the expulsion of gas from the stomach or intestines, thereby relieving bloating or flatulence.

Barium Swallow

A diagnostic imaging procedure that involves swallowing a barium-containing liquid to visualize the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the pharynx, esophagus, and stomach.

Radioactive

Referring to materials or elements that emit radiation as a result of the decay of atomic nuclei.

Guaiac Test

A diagnostic screening tool used to detect the presence of occult (hidden) blood in stool, an indicator of various gastrointestinal disorders.