Question 1

Lymphatic vessels develop from lymphatic sacs, which arise from developing veins, which are derived from mesoderm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tissues that lack lymphatic capillaries include avascular tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The right lymphatic duct drains lymph into the bloodstream at the junction of the right internal jugular vein and the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  right bronchomediastinal vein 
B)  superior vena cava 
C)  right brachiocephalic vein 
D)  right subclavian vein 
A)  right bronchomediastinal vein 
B)  superior vena cava 
C)  right brachiocephalic vein 
D)  right subclavian vein

Question 4

Lymphatic vessels in the skin generally follow veins. Lymphatic vessels in the viscera generally follow arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The second statement is true; the first is false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The second statement is true; the first is false.

Question 5

The _____ nodes are the largest group of nodes in the neck.

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial cervical 
B)  submandibular 
C)  submental 
D)  deep cervical 
A)  superficial cervical 
B)  submandibular 
C)  submental 
D)  deep cervical

Question 6

The spleen is the largest single mass of lymphatic tissue in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The parenchyma (functional portion) of this organ is comprised of _____ (lymphatic tissue) and _____ (blood-filled sinuses).

Accepted Answer

white pulp; red pulp

Question 8

The lining of the respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and urinary tracts contains lymphatic tissue of the type called:

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic nodules. 
B)  lymph nodes. 
C)  lacteals. 
D)  white pulp. 
A)  lymphatic nodules. 
B)  lymph nodes. 
C)  lacteals. 
D)  white pulp.

Question 9

Lymphatic capillaries are found in tissues throughout the body EXCEPT for:

Accepted Answer

A)  red bone marrow. 
B)  brain. 
C)  cornea. 
D)  all of these choices are correct 
A)  red bone marrow. 
B)  brain. 
C)  cornea. 
D)  all of these choices are correct

Question 10

The parenchyma (functional part) of the spleen consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  fibroblasts. 
B)  trabeculae. 
C)  a capsule. 
D)  red pulp and white pulp. 
A)  fibroblasts. 
B)  trabeculae. 
C)  a capsule. 
D)  red pulp and white pulp.

Question 11

The intestinal trunk drains lymph from the stomach, intestines, pancreas, spleen, and part of the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement regarding lymph formation is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most blood plasma proteins pass freely into interstitial fluid and then into lymph. 
B)  Lymph refers to the fluid both inside lymphatic vessels and the fluid between tissue cells. 
C)  About three liters of excess filtered fluid drains into lymphatic vessels each day. 
D)  Fluid filters directly from blood capillaries to lymphatic capillaries. 
A)  Most blood plasma proteins pass freely into interstitial fluid and then into lymph. 
B)  Lymph refers to the fluid both inside lymphatic vessels and the fluid between tissue cells. 
C)  About three liters of excess filtered fluid drains into lymphatic vessels each day. 
D)  Fluid filters directly from blood capillaries to lymphatic capillaries.

Question 13

Following a splenectomy (surgical removal of a ruptured spleen), some of the spleen's functions can be handled by red bone marrow and the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lymph nodes of the body are arranged into five principal groups.
Name any one group of lymph nodes and describe its location and the region of the body it drains.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary de

Question 15

Lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries in that they are closed-ended and they have a slightly _____ diameter than blood capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  larger 
B)  smaller 
A)  larger 
B)  smaller

Question 16

HIV is a retrovirus, which means that its genetic information is carried in _____.

Accepted Answer

RNA
Questi

Question 17

Lymphatic capillaries merge to form larger vein-like vessels called lymphatic vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an important factor that assists the flow of lymph through lymphatic vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  valves in lymphatic vessels 
B)  skeletal muscle contractions 
C)  gravity 
D)  respiratory movements 
A)  valves in lymphatic vessels 
B)  skeletal muscle contractions 
C)  gravity 
D)  respiratory movements

Question 19

MALT refers to lymphatic tissue scattered in the lining of the

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory tract 
B)  urinary tract 
C)  gastrointestinal tract 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  respiratory tract 
B)  urinary tract 
C)  gastrointestinal tract 
D)  All of these choices

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the tonsils which form a tonsillar (Waldeyer's) ring at the junction of the oral cavity and oropharynx and at the junction of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx?

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine tonsils 
B)  pharyngeal (adenoid) tonsil 
C)  cervical tonsils 
D)  lingual tonsils 
A)  palatine tonsils 
B)  pharyngeal (adenoid) tonsil 
C)  cervical tonsils 
D)  lingual tonsils

Exam 15: The Lymphatic Lymphoid System and Immunity

Lymphatic vessels develop from lymphatic sacs, which arise from developing veins, which are derived from mesoderm.

Tissues that lack lymphatic capillaries include avascular tissues.

The right lymphatic duct drains lymph into the bloodstream at the junction of the right internal jugular vein and the _____.

Lymphatic vessels in the skin generally follow veins. Lymphatic vessels in the viscera generally follow arteries.

The _____ nodes are the largest group of nodes in the neck.

The spleen is the largest single mass of lymphatic tissue in the body.

The parenchyma (functional portion) of this organ is comprised of _____ (lymphatic tissue) and _____ (blood-filled sinuses).

The lining of the respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and urinary tracts contains lymphatic tissue of the type called:

Lymphatic capillaries are found in tissues throughout the body EXCEPT for:

The parenchyma (functional part) of the spleen consists of:

The intestinal trunk drains lymph from the stomach, intestines, pancreas, spleen, and part of the liver.

Which statement regarding lymph formation is TRUE?

Following a splenectomy (surgical removal of a ruptured spleen), some of the spleen's functions can be handled by red bone marrow and the liver.

Lymph nodes of the body are arranged into five principal groups. Name any one group of lymph nodes and describe its location and the region of the body it drains.

Lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries in that they are closed-ended and they have a slightly _____ diameter than blood capillaries.

HIV is a retrovirus, which means that its genetic information is carried in _____.

Lymphatic capillaries merge to form larger vein-like vessels called lymphatic vessels.

Which of the following is NOT an important factor that assists the flow of lymph through lymphatic vessels?

MALT refers to lymphatic tissue scattered in the lining of the

Which of the following is NOT one of the tonsils which form a tonsillar (Waldeyer's) ring at the junction of the oral cavity and oropharynx and at the junction of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx?

An Introduction to the Human Body

Cells

Tissues

Development

The Integumentary System

Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscular Tissue

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and the Spinal Nerves

The Brain and the Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Motor Control

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

Surface Anatomy

Filters

The parenchyma (functional portion) of this organ is comprised of _ (lymphatic tissue) and _ (blood-filled sinuses).