Question 1

Where are the lymph node aggregations most dense?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node aggregations are most dense near the body surface in the inguinal, axillary, and cervical regions of the body.

Question 2

Highly specialized lymph capillaries called ________ are present in the villi of the intestinal mucosa.

Accepted Answer

lacteals

Question 3

Like blood, lymph flows both to and from the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Splenic ________ pulp is primarily concerned with immune functions of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Splenic ________ pulp is primarily concerned with...

Question 5

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  draining excess interstitial fluid 
B)  carrying out immune responses 
C)  transporting dietary fats 
D)  transporting respiratory gases 
A)  draining excess interstitial fluid 
B)  carrying out immune responses 
C)  transporting dietary fats 
D)  transporting respiratory gases

Question 6

What is the special role of the thymus gland?

Accepted Answer

By secreting hormone

Question 7

Explain the term MALT. What is its function?

Accepted Answer

MALT is an acronym for mucosa-associated

Question 8

The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lingual tonsils 
B)  palatine tonsils 
C)  pharyngeal tonsils 
D)  Peyer's tonsils 
A)  lingual tonsils 
B)  palatine tonsils 
C)  pharyngeal tonsils 
D)  Peyer's tonsils

Question 9

Figure 19.2
Using Figure 19.2, match the following:
-Medulla.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 19.2
Using Figure 19.2, match...

Question 10

The appendix, tonsils, and Peyer's patches are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The appendix, tonsils, and Peyer's patches are...

Question 11

Match the following:
-Small organs intimately associated with lymphatic vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) Peyer's patches 
B) Lymph 
C) Thoracic duct 
D) Lymph nodes 
E) Spleen 
A) Peyer's patches 
B) Lymph 
C) Thoracic duct 
D) Lymph nodes 
E) Spleen

Question 12

Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate, volume, and ability to change.

Accepted Answer

Lymph transport is sporadic and much slo

Question 13

Figure 19.2
Using Figure 19.2, match the following:
-Cortex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 19.2
Using Figure 19.2, match...

Question 14

Figure 19.1
Using Figure 19.1, match the following:
-Axillary node(s).

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 19.1
Using Figure 19.1, match...

Question 15

Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following is not a normal component of lymph?

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  plasma proteins 
C)  red blood cells 
D)  ions 
A)  water 
B)  plasma proteins 
C)  red blood cells 
D)  ions

Question 17

Small organs associated with lymphatic vessels are termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph follicles 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  lacteals 
D)  lymphatics 
A)  lymph follicles 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  lacteals 
D)  lymphatics

Question 18

Digested fats are absorbed from the intestine by the lymph capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Figure 19.1
Using Figure 19.1, match the following:
-Thoracic duct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 19.1
Using Figure 19.1, match...

Question 20

Thymic corpuscles are always found in the lighter-colored ________ regions of the thymus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thymic corpuscles are always found in the...

Exam 19: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Where are the lymph node aggregations most dense?

Highly specialized lymph capillaries called ________ are present in the villi of the intestinal mucosa.

Like blood, lymph flows both to and from the heart.

Splenic ________ pulp is primarily concerned with immune functions of the spleen.

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

What is the special role of the thymus gland?

Explain the term MALT. What is its function?

The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the ________.

Figure 19.2 Using Figure 19.2, match the following: -Medulla.

The appendix, tonsils, and Peyer's patches are examples of ________.

Match the following: -Small organs intimately associated with lymphatic vessels.

Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate, volume, and ability to change.

Figure 19.2 Using Figure 19.2, match the following: -Cortex.

Figure 19.1 Using Figure 19.1, match the following: -Axillary node(s).

Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure?

Which of the following is not a normal component of lymph?

Small organs associated with lymphatic vessels are termed ________.

Digested fats are absorbed from the intestine by the lymph capillaries.

Figure 19.1 Using Figure 19.1, match the following: -Thoracic duct.

Thymic corpuscles are always found in the lighter-colored ________ regions of the thymus.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

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 Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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