The shape of the lymph node is generally described as

The outer covering of the lymph node, composed of dense connective tissue, is called the

What structural components descend from the deep surface of the capsule to divide the cortex into irregular compartments

The capsule is thickened at the hilum primarily due to the presence of smooth muscles and

The background substance of the lymph node parenchyma is formed by

The parenchyma of the lymph node is divided into which two main regions

What structure is formed of aggregations of small lymphocytes mainly B lymphocytes before antigen exposure

When exposed to specific antigens some lymphocytes become activated grow large and collect in the center of the follicle forming a

Which region is known as the thymus dependent zone

The para cortex contains T lymphocytes that have migrated from the thymus and enter through specialized vessels called

Cortical lymph sinuses are spaces located between the cortical follicles the capsule and the

Cortical lymph sinuses are subdivided into which two types of sinuses

Which cells line the cortical lymph sinuses

Irregular aggregations of B lymphocytes and plasma cells that may be continuous with the cortical follicles are known as

Medullary sinuses are spaces found between medullary cords and the

What type of vessels carries lymph into the lymph node

Lymph drains out of the lymph node through efferent lymph vessels which exit from the

The immunological function involving B lymphocytes being activated to secrete antibodies that reach the specific antigen is termed

Which type of immunity involves T killer cells providing direct destruction of bacteria and pathogens