KROK 1 2013 – Question 83 · KROK (Medicine) · Histology, Cytology, and Embryology
A specimen shows an organ covered with the connective tissue capsule with trabeculae radiating inward the organ. There is also cortex containing some lymph nodules, and medullary cords made of lymphoid cells. What organ is under study?
- A. Thymus
- B. Red bone marrow
- C. Lymph node
- D. Tonsils
- E. Spleen
Hint
Compare the arrangement of capsule, trabeculae, cortical nodules and medullary cords with the layout typical of each lymphoid organ.
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