Question 1

In the spleen,red pulp is involved in the immune functions and white pulp is involved in disposing of worn-out RBCs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the following:
-Isolated clusters of lymph follicles found in the wall of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding the thymus is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has follicles similar to those in the spleen. 
B)  It does not directly fight antigens. 
C)  It functions strictly in T lymphocyte maturation. 
D)  Its stroma consists of epithelial tissue. 
A)  It has follicles similar to those in the spleen. 
B)  It does not directly fight antigens. 
C)  It functions strictly in T lymphocyte maturation. 
D)  Its stroma consists of epithelial tissue.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the following:
-Largest lymphatic organ.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the special role of the thymus gland?

Accepted Answer

By secreting hormones,the thym

Question 7

Describe why the prognosis of cancer is best when there is no detectable spread from the region of the primary tumor to the lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

Cancer cells that break free from the pr

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the following:
-Stores blood platelets.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A mother takes her son to the doctor and describes the following symptoms that she has observed.The child is running a fever,has flu-like symptoms,and his lymph glands are very swollen and sore to the touch.Of what significance are the swollen and sore lymph glands?

Accepted Answer

When tissues are inflamed,such as due to

Question 11

While passing through a village on safari you notice a man with one enormous leg and one normal-sized leg.What could have caused the increased size of the swollen leg?

Accepted Answer

The man has Filariasis commonly known as

Question 12

The blood testis barrier is to newly formed sperm cells as the blood thymus barrier is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma cells 
B)  white pulp 
C)  T lymphocyte precursors 
D)  mast cells 
A)  plasma cells 
B)  white pulp 
C)  T lymphocyte precursors 
D)  mast cells

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

If even a small part of the spleen is left in a ten-year-old child,it will most likely regenerate itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Where are the lymph node aggregations most dense?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node aggregations are mo

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Macrophages and lymphocytes are located

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  appendix 
B)  tonsil 
C)  Peyer's patch 
D)  thymus 
A)  appendix 
B)  tonsil 
C)  Peyer's patch 
D)  thymus

Question 18

Define the term MALT.What is its function?

Accepted Answer

MALT is an acronym for mucosa-associated

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clusters of white pulp look like islands in a sea of red pulp. 
B)  The splenic artery and vein enter and exit the spleen at the hilum. 
C)  Red pulp is where immune functions take place. 
D)  The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ. 
A)  Clusters of white pulp look like islands in a sea of red pulp. 
B)  The splenic artery and vein enter and exit the spleen at the hilum. 
C)  Red pulp is where immune functions take place. 
D)  The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ.

Exam 20: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

In the spleen,red pulp is involved in the immune functions and white pulp is involved in disposing of worn-out RBCs.

Match the following: -Isolated clusters of lymph follicles found in the wall of the small intestine.

Which of the following statements regarding the thymus is FALSE?

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

Match the following: -Largest lymphatic organ.

What is the special role of the thymus gland?

Describe why the prognosis of cancer is best when there is no detectable spread from the region of the primary tumor to the lymph nodes.

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

Match the following: -Stores blood platelets.

A mother takes her son to the doctor and describes the following symptoms that she has observed.The child is running a fever,has flu-like symptoms,and his lymph glands are very swollen and sore to the touch.Of what significance are the swollen and sore lymph glands?

While passing through a village on safari you notice a man with one enormous leg and one normal-sized leg.What could have caused the increased size of the swollen leg?

The blood testis barrier is to newly formed sperm cells as the blood thymus barrier is to ________.

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

If even a small part of the spleen is left in a ten-year-old child,it will most likely regenerate itself.

Where are the lymph node aggregations most dense?

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

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

Define the term MALT.What is its function?

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

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the spleen?

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