Question 1

Lymph

Accepted Answer

A) is found only when there is a pathological condition that allows it to leak from capillaries. 
B) is excess interstitial fluid. 
C) is filtered by the spleen. 
D) is synthesized by the lymphoid organs. 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) is found only when there is a pathological condition that allows it to leak from capillaries. 
B) is excess interstitial fluid. 
C) is filtered by the spleen. 
D) is synthesized by the lymphoid organs. 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question 2

What is the function of nurse cells in the thymus gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Nourish developing T-lymphocytes 
B) Transport mature T-lymphocytes to the bloodstream 
C) Secrete thymic hormones 
D) Destroy moribund T-lymphocytes 
E) Transform helper T-lymphocytes into cytotoxic T-lymphocytes 
A) Nourish developing T-lymphocytes 
B) Transport mature T-lymphocytes to the bloodstream 
C) Secrete thymic hormones 
D) Destroy moribund T-lymphocytes 
E) Transform helper T-lymphocytes into cytotoxic T-lymphocytes

Question 3

Lymphatic capillaries are held in place by _____________ filaments that attach the endothelial cells to nearby structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lymphatic capillaries are held in place by...

Question 4

When is the thymus gland most active?

Accepted Answer

A) From ages 25-45 years 
B) From childhood to puberty 
C) From puberty to adulthood 
D) From ages 45-65 years 
E) From age 65 years until death 
A) From ages 25-45 years 
B) From childhood to puberty 
C) From puberty to adulthood 
D) From ages 45-65 years 
E) From age 65 years until death

Question 5

What are the five main classes of immunoglobulins found in humans?

Accepted Answer

A) IgA,IgC,IgE,IgG,IgI 
B) IgD,IgE,IgG,IgM,IgS 
C) IgB,IgD,IgE,IgG,IgM 
D) IgA,IgB,IgC,IgD,IgE 
E) IgA,IgD,IgE,IgG,IgM 
A) IgA,IgC,IgE,IgG,IgI 
B) IgD,IgE,IgG,IgM,IgS 
C) IgB,IgD,IgE,IgG,IgM 
D) IgA,IgB,IgC,IgD,IgE 
E) IgA,IgD,IgE,IgG,IgM

Question 6

Which of the lymphatic trunks drain into the cisterna chyli?

Accepted Answer

A) Intestinal trunks 
B) Lumbar trunks 
C) Intestinal trunks and lumbar trunks 
D) Subclavian trunks and jugular trunks 
E) Bronchomediastinal trunks and intestinal trunks 
A) Intestinal trunks 
B) Lumbar trunks 
C) Intestinal trunks and lumbar trunks 
D) Subclavian trunks and jugular trunks 
E) Bronchomediastinal trunks and intestinal trunks

Question 7

Helper T-lymphocytes primarily contain the CD8 coreceptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The primary lymph sacs eventually develop into the

Accepted Answer

A) lymph nodes. 
B) spleen. 
C) spleen and thymus gland. 
D) thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct. 
E) tonsils and MALT. 
A) lymph nodes. 
B) spleen. 
C) spleen and thymus gland. 
D) thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct. 
E) tonsils and MALT.

Question 9

The germinal center of a lymphatic nodule contains proliferating B-lymphocytes and macrophages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Where do T-lymphocytes develop immunocompetence?

Accepted Answer

A) Spleen 
B) Red bone marrow 
C) Lymph nodes 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Blood 
A) Spleen 
B) Red bone marrow 
C) Lymph nodes 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Blood

Question 11

Which lymphatic structures form from the pharyngeal pouches?

Accepted Answer

A) Palatine tonsils 
B) Lingual tonsils 
C) Thymus gland 
D) Palatine tonsils and thymus gland 
E) Palatine,pharyngeal,and lingual tonsils 
A) Palatine tonsils 
B) Lingual tonsils 
C) Thymus gland 
D) Palatine tonsils and thymus gland 
E) Palatine,pharyngeal,and lingual tonsils

Question 12

Which is not a type of T-lymphocyte?

Accepted Answer

A) Helper T-lymphocyte 
B) Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte 
C) Memory T-lymphocyte 
D) Plasma T-lymphocyte 
E) Suppressor T-lymphocyte 
A) Helper T-lymphocyte 
B) Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte 
C) Memory T-lymphocyte 
D) Plasma T-lymphocyte 
E) Suppressor T-lymphocyte

Question 13

Which is not correct regarding the white pulp of the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A) Its cells include T-lymphocytes,B-lymphocytes,and macrophages. 
B) Its cells are arranged in clusters that are circular in shape. 
C) Its cells can initiate the immune response. 
D) It serves as a blood reservoir. 
E) Each cluster of white pulp is surrounded by red pulp. 
A) Its cells include T-lymphocytes,B-lymphocytes,and macrophages. 
B) Its cells are arranged in clusters that are circular in shape. 
C) Its cells can initiate the immune response. 
D) It serves as a blood reservoir. 
E) Each cluster of white pulp is surrounded by red pulp.

Question 14

The composition of lymph is most similar to

Accepted Answer

A) whole blood. 
B) blood plasma. 
C) interstitial fluid. 
D) extracellular fluid. 
E) intracellular fluid. 
A) whole blood. 
B) blood plasma. 
C) interstitial fluid. 
D) extracellular fluid. 
E) intracellular fluid.

Question 15

Though some lymphocytes are housed in lymphatic organs,most circulate continuously in the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The anteromedial border of the spleen

Accepted Answer

A) is concave. 
B) contains the hilum. 
C) is also called the visceral surface. 
D) is where the splenic artery enters. 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) is concave. 
B) contains the hilum. 
C) is also called the visceral surface. 
D) is where the splenic artery enters. 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question 17

Which is not correct regarding lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

A) They are covered by a connective tissue capsule. 
B) They contain a network of lymphatic sinuses. 
C) Each node has an outer cortex and inner medulla. 
D) Connective tissue bands called tendineae divide nodes. 
E) Lymphatic nodules produce lymphocytes. 
A) They are covered by a connective tissue capsule. 
B) They contain a network of lymphatic sinuses. 
C) Each node has an outer cortex and inner medulla. 
D) Connective tissue bands called tendineae divide nodes. 
E) Lymphatic nodules produce lymphocytes.

Question 18

Lymph nodes may be found individually,or clustered in specific regions of the body.Which cluster of lymph nodes receives lymph from the head and neck?

Accepted Answer

A) Inguinal lymph nodes 
B) Cervical lymph nodes 
C) Thoracic lymph nodes 
D) Axillary lymph nodes 
E) Abdominal lymph nodes 
A) Inguinal lymph nodes 
B) Cervical lymph nodes 
C) Thoracic lymph nodes 
D) Axillary lymph nodes 
E) Abdominal lymph nodes

Question 19

Developmentally,the spleen forms from

Accepted Answer

A) ectoderm. 
B) mesoderm. 
C) endoderm. 
D) aggregations of lymphatic cells. 
E) MALT. 
A) ectoderm. 
B) mesoderm. 
C) endoderm. 
D) aggregations of lymphatic cells. 
E) MALT.

Question 20

Lymphatic capillaries

Accepted Answer

A) are open at both ends. 
B) are smaller in diameter than blood capillaries. 
C) have wide gaps between endothelial cells. 
D) lack a basement membrane. 
E) are abundant in epithelial tissues. 
A) are open at both ends. 
B) are smaller in diameter than blood capillaries. 
C) have wide gaps between endothelial cells. 
D) lack a basement membrane. 
E) are abundant in epithelial tissues.

Exam 24: Lymphatic System

Lymph

What is the function of nurse cells in the thymus gland?

Lymphatic capillaries are held in place by _____________ filaments that attach the endothelial cells to nearby structures.

When is the thymus gland most active?

What are the five main classes of immunoglobulins found in humans?

Which of the lymphatic trunks drain into the cisterna chyli?

Helper T-lymphocytes primarily contain the CD8 coreceptor.

The primary lymph sacs eventually develop into the

The germinal center of a lymphatic nodule contains proliferating B-lymphocytes and macrophages.

Where do T-lymphocytes develop immunocompetence?

Which lymphatic structures form from the pharyngeal pouches?

Which is not a type of T-lymphocyte?

Which is not correct regarding the white pulp of the spleen?

The composition of lymph is most similar to

Though some lymphocytes are housed in lymphatic organs,most circulate continuously in the bloodstream.

The anteromedial border of the spleen

Which is not correct regarding lymph nodes?

Lymph nodes may be found individually,or clustered in specific regions of the body.Which cluster of lymph nodes receives lymph from the head and neck?

Developmentally,the spleen forms from

Lymphatic capillaries

A First Look at Anatomy

The Celt Basic Unit of Structure and Function

Embryology

Tissue Level of Organization

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Cartilage and Bone

Axial Skeleton

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Articulations

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Axial Muscles

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Brain and Cranial Nerves

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Pathways and Integrative Functions

Autonomic Nervous System

Senses: General and Special

Endocrine System

Blood

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Vessels and Circulation

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