Exam 23: Lymphatic System

One function of the lymph node is to slow down the flow of lymph so that microorganisms and particulate matter can be phagocytized.

Palatine tonsils are called adenoids when they become swollen.

Lymph ducts empty into the circulatory system,draining into the:

The pulp of the spleen and its venous sinuses allow it to store up to _____ ml of blood.

The milky lymph found in lacteals after digestion is called chyle.

Name and give the location of the major clusters of lymph nodes in the body.

Activities that result in central movement,or flow,of lymph are called lymphokinetic actions.

The size of lymph nodes varies from _____ mm to more than _____ mm in diameter.

Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin are categories of lymphangitis.

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -lymphoid tissue that forms a protective ring around the mouth and back of the throat

The spleen ____ during infectious diseases and ____ in old age.

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -part of the structure of the thymus gland

Lacteals:

The lymph nodes located in the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle are called the:

Lymphatic capillaries (called lacteals)in the small intestine are important in the absorption of fats.

The passive compression of the body's soft tissues may act as a lymphokinetic factor.

The vast majority of the body's lymph is drained by the _____ duct.

The thymus appears yellowish early in childhood because of the high concentration of fat.

Which of the following is a true statement?

There are between 10 to 15 axillary lymph nodes.