This Lymph Node Was Removed from the Lateral Side of the Neck

question 1

Multiple Choice

This lymph node was removed from the lateral side of the neck of a 38-year-old woman who had a thyroidectomy. She had an enlarged, painless thyroid but had no signs of altered thyroid function. The lymph node shows signs of

• A) autoimmune disease
• B) bacterial infection
• C) hyperplasia
• D) neoplasia
• E) metaplasia

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Definitions:

Code

In a general sense, a system of symbols or signals used to represent information; or in programming, a set of instructions written in a programming language.

White Blood Cell

A cell of the immune system that defends the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.

Heart Rate

The number of times the heart beats per minute, indicating cardiovascular activity and health.

Infection

The entry and proliferation of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites inside the body, which are typically not found there.