Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. The spleen is a primary lymphoid tissue.

2. Eosinophil granules contain diverse enzymes and antimicrobial toxins that are released into surrounding tissues in response to certain allergens and parasites.

3. Dendritic cells prevent the immune system from attacking self and from over-reacting to nonthreatening substances.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE

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