With Respect to the Lymphatic System, What Do the Letters

question 43

Multiple Choice

With respect to the lymphatic system, what do the letters in the acronym MALT stand for?

• A) Membrane-adhering lymphatic T-cells
• B) Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue
• C) Multiple-antigen lymphocyte target
• D) Multiple-antibody lymphocyte test

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces a variety of hormones including corticosteroids and androgens.

Cushing Syndrome

Condition caused by the overproduction of ACTH, resulting in too much cortisol in the body.

Addison Disease

Condition caused by an insufficient production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Major Histocompatibility Complex

A set of cell surface proteins essential for the acquired immune system to recognize foreign molecules in vertebrates, which in turn determines histocompatibility.