Question 1

Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause a platelet deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphedema 
B)  a hyperactive spleen 
C)  lymphadenopathy 
D)  infectious mononucleosis 
A)  lymphedema 
B)  a hyperactive spleen 
C)  lymphadenopathy 
D)  infectious mononucleosis B

Question 2

Which of the following is described as partially encapsulated lymph nodes located in the throat area?

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen 
B)  tonsils 
C)  thymus gland 
D)  lacteal 
A)  spleen 
B)  tonsils 
C)  thymus gland 
D)  lacteal B

Question 3

A lacteal is located within the

Accepted Answer

A)  adenoid. 
B)  tonsil. 
C)  thymus gland. 
D)  intestinal villus. 
A)  adenoid. 
B)  tonsil. 
C)  thymus gland. 
D)  intestinal villus. D

Question 4

The inguinal lymph nodes

Accepted Answer

A)  line the entrance of the spleen. 
B)  are the Kupffer cells within the liver. 
C)  are located in the groin. 
D)  are part of the hepatic portal circulation. 
A)  line the entrance of the spleen. 
B)  are the Kupffer cells within the liver. 
C)  are located in the groin. 
D)  are part of the hepatic portal circulation.

Question 5

Thymosin

Accepted Answer

A)  is a hormone. 
B)  is the fluid within the lymph nodes. 
C)  is secreted by all lymph nodes. 
D)  plays no known role. 
A)  is a hormone. 
B)  is the fluid within the lymph nodes. 
C)  is secreted by all lymph nodes. 
D)  plays no known role.

Question 6

The spleen,thymus gland,tonsils,and lymph nodes are

Accepted Answer

A)  confined to the thoracic cavity. 
B)  lymphoid organs. 
C)  primarily concerned with hematopoiesis. 
D)  only concerned with phagocytosis. 
A)  confined to the thoracic cavity. 
B)  lymphoid organs. 
C)  primarily concerned with hematopoiesis. 
D)  only concerned with phagocytosis.

Question 7

The subclavian vein

Accepted Answer

A)  receives lymph from the large lymphatic ducts. 
B)  pumps blood into the large lymphatic ducts. 
C)  forms the thoracic duct. 
D)  is called a lacteal. 
A)  receives lymph from the large lymphatic ducts. 
B)  pumps blood into the large lymphatic ducts. 
C)  forms the thoracic duct. 
D)  is called a lacteal.

Question 8

These structures are located near the opening of the nasal cavity in the upper throat and are also called the adenoids.

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine tonsils 
B)  thymus glands 
C)  lingual tonsils 
D)  pharyngeal tonsils 
A)  palatine tonsils 
B)  thymus glands 
C)  lingual tonsils 
D)  pharyngeal tonsils

Question 9

What structure is concerned with the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla oblongata 
B)  thymus gland 
C)  coronary sinus 
D)  pericardium 
A)  medulla oblongata 
B)  thymus gland 
C)  coronary sinus 
D)  pericardium

Question 10

Which of the following is due to a viral infection involving the lymph nodes and is called the "kissing disease"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hodgkin's disease 
B)  elephantiasis 
C)  infectious mononucleosis 
D)  anaphylaxis 
A)  Hodgkin's disease 
B)  elephantiasis 
C)  infectious mononucleosis 
D)  anaphylaxis

Question 11

What happens if the lymphatic vessels and nodes are removed from the right axillary region?

Accepted Answer

A)  All lymph will drain directly into the superior vena cava. 
B)  The right arm will become gangrenous from lack of oxygen. 
C)  The right arm will become edematous. 
D)  The patient will experience anginal pain. 
A)  All lymph will drain directly into the superior vena cava. 
B)  The right arm will become gangrenous from lack of oxygen. 
C)  The right arm will become edematous. 
D)  The patient will experience anginal pain.

Question 12

What is the name of the lymph nodes that drain the head and neck region?

Accepted Answer

A)  inguinal 
B)  cervical 
C)  thoracic 
D)  pelvic 
A)  inguinal 
B)  cervical 
C)  thoracic 
D)  pelvic

Question 13

What is the term that refers to the removal of the palatine tonsils?

Accepted Answer

A)  appendectomy 
B)  lymph node resection 
C)  adenoidectomy 
D)  tonsillectomy 
A)  appendectomy 
B)  lymph node resection 
C)  adenoidectomy 
D)  tonsillectomy

Question 14

If proteins are allowed to accumulate in the interstitial space,they will

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydrate the tissue space. 
B)  block or clog the capillary pores. 
C)  "hold water" and cause edema. 
D)  act as antigens and cause an allergic reaction. 
A)  dehydrate the tissue space. 
B)  block or clog the capillary pores. 
C)  "hold water" and cause edema. 
D)  act as antigens and cause an allergic reaction.

Question 15

What is (are)the lymphoid structure(s)that are generally removed during mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen 
B)  liver 
C)  axillary lymph nodes 
D)  adenoids 
A)  spleen 
B)  liver 
C)  axillary lymph nodes 
D)  adenoids

Question 16

The spleen

Accepted Answer

A)  removes worn-out blood cells from circulation. 
B)  is avascular. 
C)  is located in the RUQ.
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D)  secretes splenic hormones that control the entire lymphoid system. 
A)  removes worn-out blood cells from circulation. 
B)  is avascular. 
C)  is located in the RUQ.
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D)  secretes splenic hormones that control the entire lymphoid system.

Question 17

Lymph from the right arm and the right side of the head and thorax drain into the

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic duct. 
B)  vena cava. 
C)  right atrium. 
D)  right lymphatic duct. 
A)  thoracic duct. 
B)  vena cava. 
C)  right atrium. 
D)  right lymphatic duct.

Question 18

Where does lymph originally come from?

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen 
B)  thoracic duct 
C)  interstitial spaces 
D)  lymph nodes 
A)  spleen 
B)  thoracic duct 
C)  interstitial spaces 
D)  lymph nodes

Question 19

The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct empty into the

Accepted Answer

A)  jugular vein. 
B)  inferior vena cava. 
C)  portal vein. 
D)  subclavian veins. 
A)  jugular vein. 
B)  inferior vena cava. 
C)  portal vein. 
D)  subclavian veins.

Question 20

This lymphoid organ is located in the ventral cavity,thoracic cavity,and mediastinum.

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen 
B)  liver 
C)  thymus gland 
D)  adenoids 
A)  spleen 
B)  liver 
C)  thymus gland 
D)  adenoids

Exam 20: Lymphatic System

Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause a platelet deficiency?

Which of the following is described as partially encapsulated lymph nodes located in the throat area?

A lacteal is located within the

The inguinal lymph nodes

Thymosin

The spleen,thymus gland,tonsils,and lymph nodes are

The subclavian vein

These structures are located near the opening of the nasal cavity in the upper throat and are also called the adenoids.

What structure is concerned with the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes?

Which of the following is due to a viral infection involving the lymph nodes and is called the "kissing disease"?

What happens if the lymphatic vessels and nodes are removed from the right axillary region?

What is the name of the lymph nodes that drain the head and neck region?

What is the term that refers to the removal of the palatine tonsils?

If proteins are allowed to accumulate in the interstitial space,they will

What is (are)the lymphoid structure(s)that are generally removed during mastectomy?

The spleen

Lymph from the right arm and the right side of the head and thorax drain into the

Where does lymph originally come from?

The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct empty into the

This lymphoid organ is located in the ventral cavity,thoracic cavity,and mediastinum.

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