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Lymphatic System

Question 1 of 10

1

In relation to the lymphatic system, which of the following is not true?

Select one of the following:

  • the lymphatic system returns filtered tissue fluid to the blood, minus the proteins.

  • the lymphatic system is involved in transporting fats absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract.

  • the flow of lymph along lymphatic vessels is influenced by the skeletal muscle pump and respiration.

  • lymphatic systems are only found in higher vertebrates who have developed extensive vascular systems,

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

T lymphocytes undergo processing into the

Select one of the following:

  • thymus

  • thalamus

  • thyroid

  • hypothalamus

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Lymph leaves the lymph node through:

Select one of the following:

  • the afferent vessel

  • the cisterna chyli

  • the lymphatic capillary

  • the efferent vessel

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Which ones of the following are lymphocytes?

Select one of the following:

  • neutrophils

  • monocytes

  • natural killer cells

  • macrophages

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Which of the following is a primary lymphoid organ?

Select one of the following:

  • lymph nodes

  • the thymus

  • the spleen

  • the tonsils

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Which of the following cells are phagocytic?

Select one of the following:

  • erythrocytes

  • neutrophils

  • thrombocytes

  • reticulocytes

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Which of the following is not an action of Complement?

Select one of the following:

  • formation of membrane attack complex

  • enhancement of phagocytosis

  • vasodilation and increased capillary permeability

  • inhibition of viral replication

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Which of the following antibodies is present in small amounts in the blood and is found attached to mast cells and basophils?

Select one of the following:

  • immunoglobulin A

  • immunoglobulin E

  • immunoglobulin M

  • immunoglobulin G

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Which of the following antibodies is found in the blood as well as in mucus secretions, sweat, saliva, tears and colostrum?

Select one of the following:

  • immunoglobulin A

  • immunoglobulin E

  • immunoglobulin M

  • immunoglobulin G

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Which of the following are the first antibodies produced when a new antigen confronts the body?

Select one of the following:

  • immunoglobulin A

  • immunoglobulin D

  • immunoglobulin M

  • immunoglobulin G

Explanation