Exam 19: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Figure 19.1 Using Figure 19.1, match the following: -Lymphatic collecting vessels.

The ________ pulp of the spleen forms cuffs around the central arteries.

Match the following: -Largest lymphatic organ.

Lymphocytes reside temporarily in lymphoid tissue, then move to other parts of the body.

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

Select the correct statement about lymphoid tissue.

Functions of the spleen include all of those below except ________.

Which cells become immunocompetent due to thymic hormones?

Match the following: -Protein-containing fluid within lymphatic vessels.

A nurse palpated enlarged lymph nodes. Describe signs and symptoms that help to distinguish cancerous lymph nodes from infected lymph nodes.

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

Describe the structural and functional relationship of the vessels of the vascular system and the lymphatic system.

Which of the following does not contain a mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue?

Because lymph vessels are very low-pressure conduits, movements of adjacent tissues are important in propelling lymph through the lymphatics.

Match the following: -Receives lymph from most of the body.

Tonsils have blind-ended structures called ________.

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

What is a bubo?

Which of the following statements regarding the thymus is not True?

Match the following: -Stores blood platelets.