Exam 9: Lymphatic System

Initial signs and symptoms of Epstein-Barr virus mononucleosis most often include

Which of the following organs does not have lymphatic vessels?

When examining lymph nodes near a joint in the arm or leg, which of the following maneuvers is likely to facilitate the examination?

Lymph flows faster in response to

Which nodes are most often associated with inflammation?

Nodes located nearest the palatine tonsils are the

The most important clue to the diagnosis of a child with an immunodeficiency disease is

During pregnancy, the leukocyte count normally increases because of more

Obstruction of the nasopharynx, pulmonary hypertension, and risk of sleep apnea may be associated with excessively enlarged

Large palatine tonsils are common in

Equipment for examining the lymphatic system includes a

When enlarged, which lymph nodes are most likely to be a sign of malignancy?

A red streak that follows the course of the lymphatic collecting duct is a finding associated with

Which disorder is characterized by a single node that is chronically enlarged and nontender in a patient with no other symptoms?

Which of the following findings indicates that the examiner is assessing a blood vessel rather than a lymph node?

Cells that line the lymph node sinuses perform the specific function of

The most common causes of acute suppurative lymphadenitis are

The examination of the upper left quadrant of the abdominal cavity is essential to the evaluation of the immune system because of the location of which organ?

Enlarged tonsils and adenoids may obstruct the

Nodes located over the mastoid process are the _____ nodes.