Question 1

Peyer's patches are clusters of lymphoid tissue found primarily in the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most important role of the spleen is to provide a site for lymphocyte proliferation and immune surveillance and response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define the term MALT. What is its function?

Accepted Answer

MALT is an acronym for mucosa-associated

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a lymphoid organ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clusters of white pulp look like islands in a sea of red pulp. 
B)  The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ. 
C)  The splenic artery and vein enter and exit the spleen at the hilum. 
D)  Red pulp is where immune functions take place. 
A)  Clusters of white pulp look like islands in a sea of red pulp. 
B)  The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ. 
C)  The splenic artery and vein enter and exit the spleen at the hilum. 
D)  Red pulp is where immune functions take place.

Question 6

In the spleen, red pulp is involved in the immune functions and white pulp is involved in disposing of worn-out RBCs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph nodes 
B)  erythrocytes 
C)  lymph 
D)  lymphatic vessels 
A)  lymph nodes 
B)  erythrocytes 
C)  lymph 
D)  lymphatic vessels

Question 8

Describe the mechanisms by which lymphatic fluid is moved through the lymphatics.

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic fluid is moved through the lym

Question 9

How do the lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries?

Accepted Answer

Although similar to blood capillaries, l

Question 10

The thymus is most active during___________ .

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Lymphatic capillaries are present in ____________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Describe why the prognosis of cancer is best when there is no detectable spread from the region of the primary tumor to the lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

Cancer cells that break free from the pr

Question 13

Lymph traveling from the left arm would enter the venous circulation via the___________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  axillary nodes 
B)  right lymphatic duct 
C)  thoracic duct 
D)  cisterna chili 
A)  axillary nodes 
B)  right lymphatic duct 
C)  thoracic duct 
D)  cisterna chili

Question 14

What is a bubo?

Accepted Answer

A)  an infected lymph node 
B)  a lobe of the spleen 
C)  a wall in a lymph node 
D)  an infected Peyer's patch 
A)  an infected lymph node 
B)  a lobe of the spleen 
C)  a wall in a lymph node 
D)  an infected Peyer's patch

Question 15

How are lymphatic capillaries affected by tissue inflammation?

Accepted Answer

When tissues become inflamed, lymphatic

Question 16

Lymph vessels do NOT transport ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphocytes 
B)  leaked plasma proteins 
C)  excess tissue fluid 
D)  erythrocytes 
E)  dietary fats 
A)  lymphocytes 
B)  leaked plasma proteins 
C)  excess tissue fluid 
D)  erythrocytes 
E)  dietary fats

Question 17

Lymphedema may occur as a complication after a radical mastectomy, in which lymph nodes have been removed. Explain why it might occur.

Accepted Answer

Anything that prevents the nor

Question 18

Chyle is delivered to the blood via the lymphatic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors, the result is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  shrinkage of tissues distal in the limb to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph 
B)  abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region 
C)  severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb 
D)  increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal in the limb to the blockage 
A)  shrinkage of tissues distal in the limb to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph 
B)  abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region 
C)  severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb 
D)  increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal in the limb to the blockage

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  produce new erythrocytes in adults 
B)  remove and recycle old erythrocytes and platelets 
C)  house B and T lymphocytes 
D)  store iron from hemoglobin 
A)  produce new erythrocytes in adults 
B)  remove and recycle old erythrocytes and platelets 
C)  house B and T lymphocytes 
D)  store iron from hemoglobin

Peyer's patches are clusters of lymphoid tissue found primarily in the large intestine.

The most important role of the spleen is to provide a site for lymphocyte proliferation and immune surveillance and response.

Define the term MALT. What is its function?

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a lymphoid organ?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the spleen?

In the spleen, red pulp is involved in the immune functions and white pulp is involved in disposing of worn-out RBCs.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lymphatic system?

Describe the mechanisms by which lymphatic fluid is moved through the lymphatics.

How do the lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries?

The thymus is most active during___________ .

Lymphatic capillaries are present in ____________.

Describe why the prognosis of cancer is best when there is no detectable spread from the region of the primary tumor to the lymph nodes.

Lymph traveling from the left arm would enter the venous circulation via the___________ .

What is a bubo?

How are lymphatic capillaries affected by tissue inflammation?

Lymph vessels do NOT transport ____________.

Lymphedema may occur as a complication after a radical mastectomy, in which lymph nodes have been removed. Explain why it might occur.

Chyle is delivered to the blood via the lymphatic system.

When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors, the result is ___________.

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

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Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

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The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

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Exam 20: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Peyer's patches are clusters of lymphoid tissue found primarily in the large intestine.

The most important role of the spleen is to provide a site for lymphocyte proliferation and immune surveillance and response.

Define the term MALT. What is its function?

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a lymphoid organ?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the spleen?

In the spleen, red pulp is involved in the immune functions and white pulp is involved in disposing of worn-out RBCs.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lymphatic system?

Describe the mechanisms by which lymphatic fluid is moved through the lymphatics.

How do the lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries?

The thymus is most active during___________ .

Lymphatic capillaries are present in ____________.

Describe why the prognosis of cancer is best when there is no detectable spread from the region of the primary tumor to the lymph nodes.

Lymph traveling from the left arm would enter the venous circulation via the___________ .

What is a bubo?

How are lymphatic capillaries affected by tissue inflammation?

Lymph vessels do NOT transport ____________.

Lymphedema may occur as a complication after a radical mastectomy, in which lymph nodes have been removed. Explain why it might occur.

Chyle is delivered to the blood via the lymphatic system.

When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors, the result is ___________.

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

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: 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 Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

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