Deck 20: Lymphatic System

Question 1

The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct empty into the

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

Answer 1

subclavian veins.

Question 2

A lacteal is located within the

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

Answer 2

intestinal villus.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

axillary lymph nodes

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

The inguinal lymph nodes

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 15

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

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

Question 16

The subclavian vein

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 17

The spleen

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 18

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

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 19

Where does lymph originally come from?

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

Question 20

Thymosin

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