Question 1

Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure?

Accepted Answer

A) tonsils 
B) pancreas 
C) spleen 
D) Peyer's patches of the intestine 
A) tonsils 
B) pancreas 
C) spleen 
D) Peyer's patches of the intestine B

Question 2

What is the consequence of obstruction of the lymphatics?

Accepted Answer

Obstruction of the lymphatics results in edema distal to the obstruction.

Question 3

Name the tonsils and state their body locations.

Accepted Answer

Palatine tonsils are located on either side at the posterior end of the oral cavity.The lingual tonsils lie at the base of the tongue.The pharyngeal tonsils are in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx.

Question 4

Peyer's patches are found in the .

Accepted Answer

A) duodenum of the small intestine 
B) large intestine 
C) jejunum of the small intestine 
D) ileum of the small intestine 
A) duodenum of the small intestine 
B) large intestine 
C) jejunum of the small intestine 
D) ileum of the small intestine

Question 5

The thymus is most active during .

Accepted Answer

A) childhood 
B) old age 
C) middle age 
D) fetal development 
A) childhood 
B) old age 
C) middle age 
D) fetal development

Question 6

Select the correct statement about lymph transport.

Accepted Answer

A) Under normal conditions,lymph vessels are very high- pressure conduits. 
B) Lymph transport depends on the movement of adjacent tissues,such as skeletal muscles. 
C) Lymph transport is faster than that occurring in veins. 
D) Lymph transport is only necessary when illness causes tissue swelling. 
A) Under normal conditions,lymph vessels are very high- pressure conduits. 
B) Lymph transport depends on the movement of adjacent tissues,such as skeletal muscles. 
C) Lymph transport is faster than that occurring in veins. 
D) Lymph transport is only necessary when illness causes tissue swelling.

Question 7

Select the correct statement about lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) T cells are the only form of lymphocyte found in lymphoid tissue. 
B) B cells produce plasma cells,which secrete antibodies into the blood. 
C) T cells are the precursors of B cells. 
D) The two main types are T cells and macrophages. 
A) T cells are the only form of lymphocyte found in lymphoid tissue. 
B) B cells produce plasma cells,which secrete antibodies into the blood. 
C) T cells are the precursors of B cells. 
D) The two main types are T cells and macrophages.

Question 8

Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate,volume,and ability to change.

Accepted Answer

Lymph transport is sporadic and much slo

Question 9

How do the lymph capillaries differ from blood capillaries?

Accepted Answer

Although similar to blood capillaries,ly

Question 10

Which of the following is not a method that maintains lymph flow?

Accepted Answer

A) skeletal muscle contraction 
B) smooth muscle contraction 
C) breathing 
D) valves in lymph vessel walls 
A) skeletal muscle contraction 
B) smooth muscle contraction 
C) breathing 
D) valves in lymph vessel walls

Question 11

List the functions of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

The spleen's main functions are to remov

Question 12

Which lymphatic structure drains lymph from the right upper limb and the right side of the head and thorax?

Accepted Answer

A) cisterna chyli 
B) lumbar trunk 
C) right lymphatic duct 
D) thoracic duct 
A) cisterna chyli 
B) lumbar trunk 
C) right lymphatic duct 
D) thoracic duct

Question 13

Explain the term MALT.What is its function?

Accepted Answer

MALT is an acronym for mucosa- associate

Question 14

Which of the following is not a mucosa- associated lymphatic tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) tonsil 
B) appendix 
C) Peyer's patch 
D) thymus 
A) tonsil 
B) appendix 
C) Peyer's patch 
D) thymus

Question 15

Which of the following is not a function of lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

A) serve as antigen surveillance areas 
B) produce lymphoid cells and granular WBCs 
C) produce lymph fluid and cerebro- spinal fluid 
D) act as lymph filters and activate the immune system 
A) serve as antigen surveillance areas 
B) produce lymphoid cells and granular WBCs 
C) produce lymph fluid and cerebro- spinal fluid 
D) act as lymph filters and activate the immune system

Question 16

Lymph capillaries are absent in all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) bones and teeth 
B) digestive organs 
C) bone marrow 
D) CNS 
A) bones and teeth 
B) digestive organs 
C) bone marrow 
D) CNS

Question 17

The appendix,tonsils,and Peyer's patches are examples of .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The appendix,tonsils,and Peyer's patches are examples of...

Question 18

Both lymph and venous blood flow are heavily dependent on .

Accepted Answer

A) the pumping action of the heart 
B) two- way valves 
C) skeletal muscle contractions and differences in thoracic pressures due to respiratory movement 
D) contraction of the vessels themselves 
A) the pumping action of the heart 
B) two- way valves 
C) skeletal muscle contractions and differences in thoracic pressures due to respiratory movement 
D) contraction of the vessels themselves

Question 19

How does the lymphatic system both help and hinder the spread of cancer through the body?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes help rid the body

Question 20

Select the correct statement about lymphoid tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) Lymphoid macrophages secrete antibodies into the blood. 
B) Lymphoid tissue is predominantly reticular connective tissue. 
C) T lymphocytes act by ingesting foreign substances. 
D) Once a lymphocyte enters the lymphoid tissue,it resides there permanently. 
A) Lymphoid macrophages secrete antibodies into the blood. 
B) Lymphoid tissue is predominantly reticular connective tissue. 
C) T lymphocytes act by ingesting foreign substances. 
D) Once a lymphocyte enters the lymphoid tissue,it resides there permanently.

Exam 19: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure?

What is the consequence of obstruction of the lymphatics?

Name the tonsils and state their body locations.

Peyer's patches are found in the .

The thymus is most active during .

Select the correct statement about lymph transport.

Select the correct statement about lymphocytes.

Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate,volume,and ability to change.

How do the lymph capillaries differ from blood capillaries?

Which of the following is not a method that maintains lymph flow?

List the functions of the spleen.

Which lymphatic structure drains lymph from the right upper limb and the right side of the head and thorax?

Explain the term MALT.What is its function?

Which of the following is not a mucosa- associated lymphatic tissue?

Which of the following is not a function of lymph nodes?

Lymph capillaries are absent in all but which of the following?

The appendix,tonsils,and Peyer's patches are examples of .

Both lymph and venous blood flow are heavily dependent on .

How does the lymphatic system both help and hinder the spread of cancer through the body?

Select the correct statement about lymphoid tissue.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissues: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Based Balance

The Reproductive System

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