Question 1

The spleen is essentially a giant lymph node, because it is encapsulated, has trabeculae, and filters lymph to remove antigens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Fluid collected in lacteals will be carried in ________ trunks.

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchomediastinal 
B)  lumbar 
C)  intestinal 
D)  thoracic 
A)  bronchomediastinal 
B)  lumbar 
C)  intestinal 
D)  thoracic

Question 3

The path that fluid takes as it enters a lymphatic capillary is through

Accepted Answer

A)  pores (fenestrations) in the cells of the capillary wall. 
B)  cell membrane leakage channels that allow diffusion. 
C)  vesicles that move the fluid across the cell (transcytosis). 
D)  spaces between capillary endothelial cells that are arranged as one-way flaps. 
E)  active transport protein pumps on endothelial cell membranes. 
A)  pores (fenestrations) in the cells of the capillary wall. 
B)  cell membrane leakage channels that allow diffusion. 
C)  vesicles that move the fluid across the cell (transcytosis). 
D)  spaces between capillary endothelial cells that are arranged as one-way flaps. 
E)  active transport protein pumps on endothelial cell membranes.

Question 4

The thymus contains ________ lobes and is located ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  2; anterior to the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple) 
B)  2; in the mediastinum 
C)  4; anterior to the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple) 
D)  4; in the mediastinum 
A)  2; anterior to the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple) 
B)  2; in the mediastinum 
C)  4; anterior to the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple) 
D)  4; in the mediastinum

Question 5

B-lymphocytes are

Accepted Answer

A)  antibody-producing red blood cells. 
B)  platelets that are generated in the thymus. 
C)  white blood cells that are generated in red bone marrow. 
D)  immune system cells that are generated in the tonsils. 
E)  blood cells found only in people with type B blood. 
A)  antibody-producing red blood cells. 
B)  platelets that are generated in the thymus. 
C)  white blood cells that are generated in red bone marrow. 
D)  immune system cells that are generated in the tonsils. 
E)  blood cells found only in people with type B blood.

Question 6

The force that drives fluid into lymphatic capillaries is

Accepted Answer

A)  osmosis. 
B)  diffusion of both water and solutes. 
C)  endocytosis. 
D)  exocytosis. 
E)  hydrostatic pressure. 
A)  osmosis. 
B)  diffusion of both water and solutes. 
C)  endocytosis. 
D)  exocytosis. 
E)  hydrostatic pressure.

Question 7

It has been suggested that the lymphatic system evolved when animals became larger and the hydrostatic pressure in their circulatory systems rose. Explain how this suggestion is consistent with the function of the lymphatics-how does high blood pressure make lymphatic function essential? Also, what other advantages were gained by animals that developed lymphatic systems?

Accepted Answer

Higher blood pressure results in more fi

Question 8

The letter "T" within "T-lymphocytes" stands for the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The letter "T" within "T-lymphocytes" stands for...

Question 9

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs.  
-This figure shows the lymphatic system. Which number indicates the inguinal lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  9 
E)  10 
A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  9 
E)  10

Question 10

Which part of a thymic lobule contains mature lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cortex 
B)  Medulla 
C)  Capsule 
D)  Trabecula 
A)  Cortex 
B)  Medulla 
C)  Capsule 
D)  Trabecula

Question 11

Which of the lymphatic trunks drain into the cisterna chyli?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intestinal trunks 
B)  Lumbar trunks 
C)  Intestinal trunks and lumbar trunks 
D)  Subclavian trunks and jugular trunks 
E)  Bronchomediastinal trunks and intestinal trunks 
A)  Intestinal trunks 
B)  Lumbar trunks 
C)  Intestinal trunks and lumbar trunks 
D)  Subclavian trunks and jugular trunks 
E)  Bronchomediastinal trunks and intestinal trunks

Question 12

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs.  
-This figure shows a lymph node and its components. The region indicated by number 1 is a

Accepted Answer

A)  germinal center. 
B)  mantle zone. 
C)  cortical sinus. 
D)  medullary cord. 
E)  medullary sinus. 
A)  germinal center. 
B)  mantle zone. 
C)  cortical sinus. 
D)  medullary cord. 
E)  medullary sinus.

Question 13

Which is not a function of the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serves as a platelet reservoir 
B)  Filters blood 
C)  Filters lymph 
D)  Recycles aged erythrocytes 
E)  Houses lymphocytes 
A)  Serves as a platelet reservoir 
B)  Filters blood 
C)  Filters lymph 
D)  Recycles aged erythrocytes 
E)  Houses lymphocytes

Question 14

When women with breast cancer undergo surgery to remove the tumor or the entire breast, the axillary lymph nodes are often removed as well. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  In removing the breast, the blood supply to the nodes is removed and they will inevitably cease to function. 
B)  The axillary lymph nodes receive lymph from the breast and may contain cancer cells. 
C)  The nerves that supply the axillary lymph nodes are often cut during the breast surgery. 
D)  It is impossible to remove the breast without physically damaging the lymph nodes. 
E)  With the removal of the breast, there is no further need for lymph drainage and filtering in that part of the body. 
A)  In removing the breast, the blood supply to the nodes is removed and they will inevitably cease to function. 
B)  The axillary lymph nodes receive lymph from the breast and may contain cancer cells. 
C)  The nerves that supply the axillary lymph nodes are often cut during the breast surgery. 
D)  It is impossible to remove the breast without physically damaging the lymph nodes. 
E)  With the removal of the breast, there is no further need for lymph drainage and filtering in that part of the body.

Question 15

The pulsing of arteries that are adjacent to lymphatic vessels provides a pressure on the vessels that helps them propel the lymph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The thymus gland begins to atrophy immediately after birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A lymph nodule contains a germinal center surrounded by a region containing T-lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and macrophages; this outer region is known as a ________ zone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lymph nodule contains a germinal center...

Question 18

Lymph contains protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs.  
-This figure shows a lymph node and its components. What structure is indicated by number 4?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medullary cord 
B)  Lymphatic nodule 
C)  Hilum 
D)  Trabecula 
E)  Lymphatic sinusoid 
A)  Medullary cord 
B)  Lymphatic nodule 
C)  Hilum 
D)  Trabecula 
E)  Lymphatic sinusoid

Question 20

The thymus contains lymphatic cells as well as secretory ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle 
B)  neural 
C)  epithelial 
D)  osseous 
E)  areolar 
A)  muscle 
B)  neural 
C)  epithelial 
D)  osseous 
E)  areolar

Exam 21: Lymphatic System

The spleen is essentially a giant lymph node, because it is encapsulated, has trabeculae, and filters lymph to remove antigens.

Fluid collected in lacteals will be carried in ________ trunks.

The path that fluid takes as it enters a lymphatic capillary is through

The thymus contains ________ lobes and is located ________.

B-lymphocytes are

The force that drives fluid into lymphatic capillaries is

The letter "T" within "T-lymphocytes" stands for the ________.

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. -This figure shows the lymphatic system. Which number indicates the inguinal lymph nodes?

Which part of a thymic lobule contains mature lymphocytes?

Which of the lymphatic trunks drain into the cisterna chyli?

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. -This figure shows a lymph node and its components. The region indicated by number 1 is a

Which is not a function of the spleen?

When women with breast cancer undergo surgery to remove the tumor or the entire breast, the axillary lymph nodes are often removed as well. Why?

The pulsing of arteries that are adjacent to lymphatic vessels provides a pressure on the vessels that helps them propel the lymph.

The thymus gland begins to atrophy immediately after birth.

A lymph nodule contains a germinal center surrounded by a region containing T-lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and macrophages; this outer region is known as a ________ zone.

Lymph contains protein.

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. -This figure shows a lymph node and its components. What structure is indicated by number 4?

The thymus contains lymphatic cells as well as secretory ________ tissue.

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