Exam 23: Lymphatic System

The cisterna chyli drains into the right lymphatic duct.

Removal of the spleen will most likely render a patient ill for the rest of his or her life.

The lymphatic tissue of lymph nodes serves as the site of the final stages of maturation for some types of lymphocytes and monocytes that have migrated from the bone marrow.

Michael,a 43-year-old man,was in a serious car accident.He has a rigid and tender left hypochondriac region.His blood pressure is dropping,and he is in pain.What organ might be involved in this injury,and if it is involved,what treatment would be necessary?

Which best describes the mechanism involved with the central movement,or flow,of lymph?

Lymphatic vessels originate as microscopic,blind-end vessels called lymphatic capillaries.

Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes. -superficial cubital lymph nodes

Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes. -superficial cervical lymph nodes

Lymph capillaries called lacteals are located in the:

The thymus is located in the:

Lymph containing chyle is equally likely to be found in either the thoracic duct or the right lymphatic duct.

Lymphatic capillaries and blood capillaries both play important roles in the absorption of proteins from tissue spaces.

The lymphatic system contributes to the circulatory system.

The lymph nodes perform which of the following functions?

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -structure that has functions that include hematopoiesis and destruction of red blood cells and platelets

When interstitial fluid enters a lymph vessel,it is called lymph.