Question 1

The principal lymphatic trunks include all of the following EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A)   jugular
B)   subclavian
C)   bronchomediastinal
D)   cervicalE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The right lymphatic duct drains lymph into the bloodstream at the junction of the right internal jugular vein and the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   right bronchomediastinal vein
B)   superior vena cava
C)   right brachiocephalic vein
D)   right subclavian veinE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from all of the following EXCEPT the:

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A)   right upper limb.
B)   right side of the chest.
C)   right side of the body inferior to the ribs.
D)   right side of the head and neck.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The parenchyma (functional portion) of this organ is comprised of _____ (lymphatic tissue) and _____ (blood-filled sinuses).

Accepted Answer

white pulp...

Question 5

Lymphadenitis is a condition where the skin overlying a swollen lymph node becomes red and tender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Breathing assists the flow of lymph; lymph flows from the abdominal region to the thoracic region every time you _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   exhale
B)   inhaleC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

Tissues that lack lymphatic capillaries include avascular tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The thoracic (left lymphatic)  duct begins as a dilation called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   intestinal plexus
B)   hemiazygos trunk
C)   cisterna chyli
D)   thoracic ampullaE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Within the lymphatic system, lymph flows, in order, through the following structures: lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymph trunks, lymphatic ducts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The stroma (framework tissue) of the spleen consists of the capsule, trabeculae, reticular fibers, the red pulp, and the white pulp.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lymphatic capillaries in intestinal villi are called

Accepted Answer

A)   MALT
B)   cisterna chyli
C)   lacteals
D)   afferent vesselsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Lymph enters a lymph node via _____ and exits through _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   afferent vessels; efferent vessels
B)   efferent vessels; afferent vessels
C)   medullary sinuses; trabecular sinuses
D)   subscapular sinuses; medullary sinusesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Lymphatic capillaries merge to form larger vein-like vessels called lymphatic vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement regarding lymph formation is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most blood plasma proteins pass freely into interstitial fluid and then into lymph.
B)   Lymph refers to the fluid both inside lymphatic vessels and the fluid between tissue cells.
C)   About three liters of excess filtered fluid drains into lymphatic vessels each day.
D)   Fluid filters directly from blood capillaries to lymphatic capillaries.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

HIV is killed by rubbing alcohol and household bleach, and by standard dishwashing and clothes washing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about lymph nodes is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Afferent lymphatic vessels direct lymph out of the lymph node, along the convex surface.
B)   One or two efferent lymphatic vessel(s)  is/are attached at the hilum, along with blood vessels.
C)   The outer cortex contains lymphatic nodules (follicles) .
D)   Cells found in the lymph node include T cells, B cells, and macrophages.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following lymph nodes is responsible for draining the chin, lips, nose, nasal cavity, cheeks, gums, inferior surface of palate, and anterior portion of tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Each lobe of the thymus gland consists of an outer cortex and an inner medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The parotid, buccal, and submandibular lymph nodes make up the facial group of nodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The elderly tend to respond poorly to vaccines because of decreased production of autoantibodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Each lobe of the thymus gland consists of an outer cortex and an inner medulla.

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Tissues that lack lymphatic capillaries include avascular tissues.

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Lymph enters a lymph node via _____ and exits through _____.

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The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from all of the following EXCEPT the:

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The thoracic (left lymphatic) duct begins as a dilation called the _____.

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The parotid, buccal, and submandibular lymph nodes make up the facial group of nodes.

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The parenchyma (functional portion) of this organ is comprised of _____ (lymphatic tissue) and _____ (blood-filled sinuses).

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Within the lymphatic system, lymph flows, in order, through the following structures: lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymph trunks, lymphatic ducts.

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Which of the following lymph nodes is responsible for draining the chin, lips, nose, nasal cavity, cheeks, gums, inferior surface of palate, and anterior portion of tongue?

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Which statement regarding lymph formation is TRUE?

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Which of the following statements about lymph nodes is FALSE?

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The elderly tend to respond poorly to vaccines because of decreased production of autoantibodies.

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The stroma (framework tissue) of the spleen consists of the capsule, trabeculae, reticular fibers, the red pulp, and the white pulp.

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The right lymphatic duct drains lymph into the bloodstream at the junction of the right internal jugular vein and the _____.

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HIV is killed by rubbing alcohol and household bleach, and by standard dishwashing and clothes washing.

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Lymphatic capillaries merge to form larger vein-like vessels called lymphatic vessels.

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Lymphadenitis is a condition where the skin overlying a swollen lymph node becomes red and tender.

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Breathing assists the flow of lymph; lymph flows from the abdominal region to the thoracic region every time you _____.

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Lymphatic capillaries in intestinal villi are called

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