In General, Lymphocytes

question 136

Multiple Choice

In general, lymphocytes

• A) spend most of their time in lymphatic tissue.
• B) have relatively short life spans.
• C) have two nuclei.
• D) are produced and mature only in red bone marrow.
• E) are located primarily in the blood stream.

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Definitions:

Infections

The entry and proliferation of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which are usually absent from the body, frequently leading to sickness.

Protein Fibers

Long, filamentous proteins critical to the structure and function of the body's connective tissues.

Connective Tissues

Tissues that support, bind together, and protect the organs of the body, including bone, cartilage, and blood.

Collagen

The primary structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues, widely used in cosmetic and medical treatments.