Question 1

The ________ receives lymph from the lymphatic ducts of the hindlimbs, pelvis, and abdomen.

Accepted Answer

A)  right lymphatic duct 
B)  thoracic duct 
C)  spleen 
D)  cisterna chyli 
A)  right lymphatic duct 
B)  thoracic duct 
C)  spleen 
D)  cisterna chyli D

Question 2

In a pig, the right lymphatic duct drains into the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal jugular vein 
B)  external jugular vein 
C)  right subclavian vein 
D)  brachiocephalic 
A)  internal jugular vein 
B)  external jugular vein 
C)  right subclavian vein 
D)  brachiocephalic C

Question 3

Which lymphatic organ located anteriorly to the heart assists in the development of the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  right lymphatic duct 
B)  axillary lymph nodes 
C)  thymus gland 
D)  spleen 
A)  right lymphatic duct 
B)  axillary lymph nodes 
C)  thymus gland 
D)  spleen C

Question 4

Where is the thymus gland located in a pig?

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior to the heart 
B)  in the cervical region anterior to the trachea 
C)  posterior to the heart 
D)  in the cervical region posterior to the trachea 
E)  anterior to the heart 
A)  inferior to the heart 
B)  in the cervical region anterior to the trachea 
C)  posterior to the heart 
D)  in the cervical region posterior to the trachea 
E)  anterior to the heart

Question 5

Identify the vessels that lymph will pass through as it moves from the hindlimbs to the cardiovascular system:
1 Juncture of the external jugular/left subclavian vein
2 Thoracic duct
3 Cisterna chyli
4 Right lymphatic duct

Accepted Answer

A)  3, 4, 1 
B)  4, 1 
C)  1, 2, 3 
D)  3, 2, 1 
E)  2, 4, 1 
A)  3, 4, 1 
B)  4, 1 
C)  1, 2, 3 
D)  3, 2, 1 
E)  2, 4, 1

Question 6

Where is the spleen located in a pig?

Accepted Answer

A)  on the left side of the abdomen just inferior to the kidney 
B)  on the right side of the abdomen just posterior to the appendix 
C)  on the right side of the abdomen just posterior to the liver 
D)  on the left side of the abdomen just posterior to the stomach 
A)  on the left side of the abdomen just inferior to the kidney 
B)  on the right side of the abdomen just posterior to the appendix 
C)  on the right side of the abdomen just posterior to the liver 
D)  on the left side of the abdomen just posterior to the stomach

Question 7

Which lymphatic organ removes old or damaged red blood cells and contains white blood cells that fight infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  cisterna chyli 
B)  palatine tonsils 
C)  spleen 
D)  thymus 
A)  cisterna chyli 
B)  palatine tonsils 
C)  spleen 
D)  thymus

Exam 52: Pig Lymphatic System

The ________ receives lymph from the lymphatic ducts of the hindlimbs, pelvis, and abdomen.

In a pig, the right lymphatic duct drains into the ________.

Which lymphatic organ located anteriorly to the heart assists in the development of the immune system?

Where is the thymus gland located in a pig?

Identify the vessels that lymph will pass through as it moves from the hindlimbs to the cardiovascular system: 1 Juncture of the external jugular/left subclavian vein 2 Thoracic duct 3 Cisterna chyli 4 Right lymphatic duct

Where is the spleen located in a pig?

Which lymphatic organ removes old or damaged red blood cells and contains white blood cells that fight infections?

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