This photomicrograph represents the
A) cortex of a lymph node
B) medulla of a lymph node
C) cortex of the thymus
D) medulla of the thymus
E) white pulp of the spleen

Question

This photomicrograph represents the 
A) cortex of a lymph node 
B) medulla of a lymph node 
C) cortex of the thymus 
D) medulla of the thymus 
E) white pulp of the spleen

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The image shows a dense, irregularly shaped area with some small lymphocytes and occasional larger cells with visible nuclei. This matches the morphology of the medulla of a lymph node. The other options can be ruled out as they have distinct morphologies that differ from that seen in this image.

This Photomicrograph Represents the