Exam 19: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________.

Chyle is delivered to the blood via the lymphatic system.

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

How does the lymphatic system both help and hinder the spread of cancer through the body?

Lymph transport involves all but which of the following?

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

Which lymphatic structure drains lymph from the right upper limb and the right side of the head and thorax?

A woman had a mastectomy that included the removal of axillary lymph nodes on her left side. What does she risk regarding her left arm and why?

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)?

What is the consequence of obstruction of the lymphatics?