Exam 20: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

When tissues are inflamed, lymphatic capillaries permit uptake of large particles such as cell debris, pathogens, and cancer cells.

The blood testis barrier is to newly formed sperm cells as the blood thymus barrier is to ___________.

The lymphatic capillaries function to absorb the excess protein-containing interstitial fluid and return it to the bloodstream.

Which of the following statements regarding the thymus is FALSE?

Flow of lymph through a lymph node is slowed due to ___________.

Antibodies that act against a particular foreign substance are released by___________ .

Lymph leaves a lymph node via___________ .

Select the correct statement about lymphocytes.

Tonsils have blind-ended structures called ___________that trap bacteria and particulate matter.

The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does NOT___________ .

The cisterna chyli collects lymph from the lumbar trunks draining the upper limbs and from the intestinal trunk draining the digestive organs.

About 3 liters of fluid are lost to the tissue spaces every 24 hours and are returned to the bloodstream as lymph.

Which of the following structures is NOT considered mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?

What is the special role of the thymus gland?

Small secondary lymphoid organs, which cluster along lymphatic vessels, are termed ___________.

Lymphatic ___________are formed from the union of the largest collecting lymphatic vessels.

The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not DIRECTLY fight antigens.

Which of the following correctly describes the pathway of lymph?

How does the structure of a lymph node allow lymphocytes and macrophages to perform their protective function?

A man involved in a traffic accident is rushed to the emergency room of a hospital with severe internal bleeding. Examination reveals a ruptured spleen. What is the treatment of choice and what is the likely long-term outcome (prognosis)?