Question 1

Discuss appendicitis and why appendectomies are sometimes necessary.

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis generally follows an erosio

Question 2

With advancing age, the number of helper T cells is increased, making B cells more responsive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The origin of the thoracic duct in most individuals is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cisterna chyli 
B)  MALT 
C)  cervical lymph node 
D)  deep lymphatic trunk 
E)  aggregated lymphoid nodule 
A)  cisterna chyli 
B)  MALT 
C)  cervical lymph node 
D)  deep lymphatic trunk 
E)  aggregated lymphoid nodule

Question 4

One of the functions of the lymphatic system is to transport fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Figure 23.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior vena cava 
B)  Right bronchomediastinal trunk 
C)  Right jugular vein 
D)  Inferior vena cava 
E)  Right lymphatic duct 
A)  Superior vena cava 
B)  Right bronchomediastinal trunk 
C)  Right jugular vein 
D)  Inferior vena cava 
E)  Right lymphatic duct

Question 6

Figure 23.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label I.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inguinal lymph nodes 
B)  Cisterna chyli 
C)  Thoracic duct 
D)  Lumbar lymph nodes 
E)  Cervical lymph nodes 
A)  Inguinal lymph nodes 
B)  Cisterna chyli 
C)  Thoracic duct 
D)  Lumbar lymph nodes 
E)  Cervical lymph nodes

Question 7

Which lymph nodes might become infected as a result of a bladder infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  axillary lymph nodes 
B)  aggregated lymphoid nodules 
C)  thoracic lymph nodes 
D)  abdominal lymph nodes 
E)  cervical lymph nodes 
A)  axillary lymph nodes 
B)  aggregated lymphoid nodules 
C)  thoracic lymph nodes 
D)  abdominal lymph nodes 
E)  cervical lymph nodes

Question 8

Figure 23.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

Accepted Answer

A)  Right lymphatic duct 
B)  Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) 
C)  Cervical lymph nodes 
D)  Thoracic (left lymphatic) duct 
E)  Cisterna chyli 
A)  Right lymphatic duct 
B)  Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) 
C)  Cervical lymph nodes 
D)  Thoracic (left lymphatic) duct 
E)  Cisterna chyli

Question 9

Figure 23.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label S.

Accepted Answer

A)  Left subclavian trunk 
B)  Left bronchomediastinal trunk 
C)  Left jugular vein 
D)  Thoracic lymph nodes 
E)  Cisterna chyli 
A)  Left subclavian trunk 
B)  Left bronchomediastinal trunk 
C)  Left jugular vein 
D)  Thoracic lymph nodes 
E)  Cisterna chyli

Question 10

The composition of lymph is most similar to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  whole blood 
B)  blood plasma 
C)  interstitial fluid 
D)  intracellular fluid 
E)  none of these 
A)  whole blood 
B)  blood plasma 
C)  interstitial fluid 
D)  intracellular fluid 
E)  none of these

Question 11

Figure 23.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)  Right jugular vein 
B)  Right subclavian trunk 
C)  Cisterna chyli 
D)  Right lymphatic duct 
E)  Inferior vena cava 
A)  Right jugular vein 
B)  Right subclavian trunk 
C)  Cisterna chyli 
D)  Right lymphatic duct 
E)  Inferior vena cava

Question 12

The cell population of the white pulp ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  occupies primarily the visceral surface of the organ 
B)  includes lymphocytes 
C)  releases red blood cells into the lymphatic vessels 
D)  includes all of the normal components of the circulating blood 
E)  includes microglia 
A)  occupies primarily the visceral surface of the organ 
B)  includes lymphocytes 
C)  releases red blood cells into the lymphatic vessels 
D)  includes all of the normal components of the circulating blood 
E)  includes microglia

Question 13

Deep lymphatic vessels are found ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in the walls of organs 
B)  near deep arteries and veins 
C)  in the brain 
D)  under mucous membranes 
E)  in subcutaneous tissue 
A)  in the walls of organs 
B)  near deep arteries and veins 
C)  in the brain 
D)  under mucous membranes 
E)  in subcutaneous tissue

Question 14

How do lymphatic vessels differ from those of either the arterial or the venous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not run together with either the arteries or the veins. 
B)  The internal valves of small to medium lymphatic vessels are spaced close enough to give the vessel the appearance of a string of beads. 
C)  They have fewer valves than do the veins. 
D)  They have thicker walls than veins, but less thick than those of the arteries. 
E)  They have visibly delineated tunics. 
A)  They do not run together with either the arteries or the veins. 
B)  The internal valves of small to medium lymphatic vessels are spaced close enough to give the vessel the appearance of a string of beads. 
C)  They have fewer valves than do the veins. 
D)  They have thicker walls than veins, but less thick than those of the arteries. 
E)  They have visibly delineated tunics.

Question 15

Figure 23.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Azygos veins 
B)  Brachiocephalic veins 
C)  Hemi-azygos vein 
D)  Cisterna chyli 
E)  Superior vena cava 
A)  Azygos veins 
B)  Brachiocephalic veins 
C)  Hemi-azygos vein 
D)  Cisterna chyli 
E)  Superior vena cava

Question 16

Which is NOT TRUE regarding the thymus gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a bilobed organ located in the mediastinum. 
B)  It is fully encapsulated by connective tissue. 
C)  Each thymic lobe is subdivided into lobules. 
D)  It reaches its maximum size at puberty, then regresses. 
E)  Its thymic corpuscles are the site of T-lymphocyte maturation. 
A)  It is a bilobed organ located in the mediastinum. 
B)  It is fully encapsulated by connective tissue. 
C)  Each thymic lobe is subdivided into lobules. 
D)  It reaches its maximum size at puberty, then regresses. 
E)  Its thymic corpuscles are the site of T-lymphocyte maturation.

Question 17

Paula's grandfather is diagnosed as having lung cancer. His physician orders biopsies of several lymph nodes from neighboring regions of the body, and Paula wonders why, since the cancer is in his lungs. What would you tell her?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatics are found in most regions of

Question 18

Which of the following splenic structures forms lymphoid nodules?

Accepted Answer

A)  red pulp 
B)  trabeculae 
C)  white pulp 
D)  medulla 
E)  cortex 
A)  red pulp 
B)  trabeculae 
C)  white pulp 
D)  medulla 
E)  cortex

Question 19

Figure 23.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label L.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medullary cord 
B)  Capsule 
C)  Hilum 
D)  Cortex 
E)  Medulla 
A)  Medullary cord 
B)  Capsule 
C)  Hilum 
D)  Cortex 
E)  Medulla

Question 20

Figure 23.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

Accepted Answer

A)  Capsule 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Trabeculae 
D)  Medulla 
E)  Cortex (B cells) 
A)  Capsule 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Trabeculae 
D)  Medulla 
E)  Cortex (B cells)

Exam 23: The Lymphatic System

Discuss appendicitis and why appendectomies are sometimes necessary.

With advancing age, the number of helper T cells is increased, making B cells more responsive.

The origin of the thoracic duct in most individuals is the ________.

One of the functions of the lymphatic system is to transport fat.

Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Figure 23.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label I.

Which lymph nodes might become infected as a result of a bladder infection?

Figure 23.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label S.

The composition of lymph is most similar to ________.

Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

The cell population of the white pulp ________.

Deep lymphatic vessels are found ________.

How do lymphatic vessels differ from those of either the arterial or the venous system?

Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

Which is NOT TRUE regarding the thymus gland?

Paula's grandfather is diagnosed as having lung cancer. His physician orders biopsies of several lymph nodes from neighboring regions of the body, and Paula wonders why, since the cancer is in his lungs. What would you tell her?

Which of the following splenic structures forms lymphoid nodules?

Figure 23.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label L.

Figure 23.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

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The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

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