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Study Guide: Lymphatic System

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Study Guide: Lymphatic System

Study Guide: Lymphatic System

Question 1 of 35

1

The most important functions of the lymphatic system is/are

Select one of the following:

  • fluid balance of the internal environment

  • immunity

  • fluid balance of the internal environment and immunity

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 2 of 35

1

Lymph from the entire body drains into the thoracic duct, except lymph from the

Select one of the following:

  • upper right quadrant

  • upper left quadrant

  • lower limbs

  • entire head and neck

Explanation

Question 3 of 35

1

Which of the following is not a difference between lymphatic and veins?

Select one of the following:

  • Lymphatics have thinner walls

  • Lymphatics contain more valves

  • Lymphatics contain lymph nodes

  • Lymphatics endure greater pressure

Explanation

Question 4 of 35

1

Lymphatic circulation begins with lymphatic

Select one of the following:

  • capillaries

  • veins

  • venules

  • arterioles

Explanation

Question 5 of 35

1

The lymphatic system could be referred to as a specialized component of the circulatory system.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 35

1

Lymphatic vessels, like vessels in the blood vascular system, form a closed loop of circulation.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 35

1

Both lymph and interstitial fluid closely resemble blood plasma in composition.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 35

1

Lymphatics have one-way valves much like veins.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 35

1

The milky lymph found in lacteals after digestion is called chyle.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 35

1

A dilated structure on the throracic duct that serves as a storage area for lymph moving toward its point of entry into the venous system is the cisterna chyli.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 35

1

Activities that result in central movement or flow, of lymph are called lymphokinetic actions.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 35

1

The small depression of the lymph node from which the efferent lymph vessel arises is termed the

Select one of the following:

  • sinus

  • hilium

  • capsule

  • nodule

Explanation

Question 13 of 35

1

The lymph nodes located in front of the ear are called the

Select one of the following:

  • submaxillary groups

  • inguinal lymph nodes

  • cervical lymph nodes

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 14 of 35

1

The lymphatic tissue of lymph nodes serves as the final maturation site for

Select one of the following:

  • monocytes

  • lymphocytes

  • monocytes and lymphocytes

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 15 of 35

1

Even though some lymph nodes occur as clusters, most occur as single nodes.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 35

1

Cortical nodules are composed of packed lymphocytes that surround an area called the germinal center.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 35

1

Over 85% of the lymph from the breast enters lymph nodes of the

Select one of the following:

  • axillary region

  • supraclavicular region

  • brachial region

  • subscapular region

Explanation

Question 18 of 35

1

The breast - mammary gland and surrounding tissue - is drained by

Select one of the following:

  • a. lymphatics that originate in and drain the skin over the breast, with the exception of the areola and nipple

  • b. lympatics that originate in and drain the substance of the breast itself including the skin of the areola and nipple

  • c. both a and b

  • d. none of the above

Explanation

Question 19 of 35

1

The thymus secretes

Select one of the following:

  • T3

  • T4

  • thymosin

  • both T3 and T4

Explanation

Question 20 of 35

1

The thymus is located

Select one of the following:

  • deep to the thyroid

  • in the axillary region

  • in the mediastinum

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 21 of 35

1

As a person ages, the thymus increases in size; this process is called involution

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 22 of 35

1

The spleen functions solely in defense from foreign microorganism.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 23 of 35

1

The spleen removes imperfect platelets from the blood.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 24 of 35

1

Palatine, pharyngeal, tubal, and lingual are examples

Select one or more of the following:

  • thymus

  • tonsils

  • spleen

Explanation

Question 25 of 35

1

Hematopoiesis

Select one or more of the following:

  • thymus

  • tonsils

  • spleen

Explanation

Question 26 of 35

1

Located in the mediastinum

Select one or more of the following:

  • thymus

  • tonsils

  • spleen

Explanation

Question 27 of 35

1

Serves as reservoir for blood

Select one or more of the following:

  • thymus

  • tonsils

  • spleen

Explanation

Question 28 of 35

1

T lymphocites

Select one or more of the following:

  • thymus

  • tonsils

  • spleen

Explanation

Question 29 of 35

1

Largest at puberty

Select one of the following:

  • thymus

  • tonsils

  • spleen

Explanation

Question 30 of 35

1

The cisterna chyli is a dilated structure on the thoracic duct that serves as a storage area for lymph moving into the venous system

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 31 of 35

1

Healthy capillaries leak proteins

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 32 of 35

1

Thoracic duct lymph is pumped into the venous system during inspiration.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 33 of 35

1

Lymph nodes have several afferent and efferent vessels

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 34 of 35

1

An anastomosis is the removal of a part

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 35 of 35

1

The spleen is located below the diaphragm above the right kidney and descending colon

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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