Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2020
Regional lymph nodes surrounding an infected wound are enlarged. Histological examination shows increased number of macrophages, lymphocytes and lymphatic follicles in the cortical layer of the lymph nodes, as well as large amount of plasma cells. What process in the lymph nodes is indicated by these histologic changes?
Answer options
- Antigen stimulation
- Congenital deficiency of lymphoid tissue
- Acquired deficiency of lymphoid tissue
- Transplant rejection
- Neoplastic aberration
Correct answer
Antigen stimulation
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