Exam 15: The Lymphatic Lymphoid System and Immunity

Which two principal lymphatic trunks join to form the cisterna chyli?

This structure serves as the beginning of the _____.

The stroma (framework tissue) of the spleen consists of the capsule, trabeculae, reticular fibers, the red pulp, and the white pulp.

The parotid, buccal, and submandibular lymph nodes make up the facial group of nodes.

Within the lymphatic system, lymph flows, in order, through the following structures: lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymph trunks, lymphatic ducts.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?

The lymphatic vessels arise from the same type of embryonic tissue as do veins.

The thoracic (left lymphatic) duct begins as a dilation called the _____.

HIV is killed by rubbing alcohol and household bleach, and by standard dishwashing and clothes washing.

Fluid enters lymphatic capillaries when the pressure in the interstitial fluid spaces is _____ than the pressure inside the lymphatic capillary.

Which of the following vessels does NOT exist for the spleen?

Lymph flows as a result of skeletal muscle contractions, respiratory movements and _____ in lymphatic vessels that prevent backflow.

The palatine tonsils and pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid) are aggregates of lymphoid tissue located in the:

More than 75% of the lymph drainage of the breast is to the _____. In breast cancer, it is possible that cancer cells leave the breast and lodge in these nodes. From here, metastasis may develop in other axillary nodes. a) A b) B c) C d) D

_____ protect us from disease by producing antibodies.