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32. Which of the following statements is not true about the immune system? (1 point)
a) In children, lymphatic tissues such as adenoids, tonsils, and lymph nodes enlarge as growth continues and from exposure to microorganisms.
b) There is more lymphoid tissue in adults than in children.
c) Disease, poor nutrition, or poor environments can damage the immune system.
d) In later adulthood, the thymus gland starts to degenerate.
My Answer: B
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- Da Fash
I agree with your answer choice. Children have more lymphoid tissue than adults.
just took a test and this is correct
According to the provided statements, the one that is not true about the immune system would be:
b) There is more lymphoid tissue in adults than in children.
Your answer is correct. Well done!
To check if your answer of B is correct or not, we need to evaluate each statement individually.
a) In children, lymphatic tissues such as adenoids, tonsils, and lymph nodes enlarge as growth continues and from exposure to microorganisms.
This statement is true. Lymphatic tissues in children can enlarge as they grow and due to exposure to microorganisms. This helps to enhance their immune system.
b) There is more lymphoid tissue in adults than in children.
This statement is false. In children, there is a higher amount of lymphoid tissue compared to adults because their immune system is still developing.
c) Disease, poor nutrition, or poor environments can damage the immune system.
This statement is true. The immune system can be weakened by factors such as disease, poor nutrition, and poor environmental conditions.
d) In later adulthood, the thymus gland starts to degenerate.
This statement is true. The thymus gland, which is responsible for the development and maturation of T cells, starts to degenerate in later adulthood.
Based on the evaluation of each statement, it appears that the incorrect statement is B. So, your answer of B is correct.