Question 1

Michael, a 43-year-old man, was in a serious car accident. He has a rigid and tender left hypochondriac region. His blood pressure is dropping, and he is in pain. What organ might be involved in this injury, and if it is involved, what treatment would be necessary?

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Question 2

Which of the following is not true of lymph nodes?

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A)   They are oval or lima bean shaped.
B)   They have one afferent vessel.
C)   They act as a biological filter.
D)   They are divided by trabeculae.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The highest concentration of protein in the lymphatic system is found in the cisterna chyli.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?

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A)   White blood cell destruction
B)   Platelet destruction
C)   Reservoir for blood
D)   HematopoiesisE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes.
-Superficial cubital lymph nodes

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A)  In the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle
B)  In the floor of the mouth
C)  In the groin
D)  Just above the bend of the elbow
E)  Clustered deep within the underarm and upper chest regionsF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The valves in the lymphatics are more numerous in the larger vessels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lymph containing chyle is equally likely to be found in either the thoracic duct or the right lymphatic duct.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Small, oval-shaped or bean-shaped structures that can be as small as 1 mm

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A)  Tonsils
B)  Spleen
C)  Lymph node
D)  Cisterna chyli
E)  LymphF) Thoracic ductG) ThymusH) Right lymphatic ductI) Peyer patchesJ) Hassall corpusclesK) Interstitial fluidL) C) and I)
M) A) and K)

Question 9

Lacteals:

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A)   drain into the right lymphatic duct.
B)   are the lymphatics in the villi of the small intestines.
C)   are able to absorb fat from the digestive system.
D)   Both B and C are correct.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Even though some lymph nodes occur as single nodes, most occur in clusters.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the structure of a lymph node, and explain what happens when lymph passes through it.

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A lymph node is a small, bean-shaped str...

Question 12

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Lymphoid tissue that forms a protective ring around the mouth and back of the throat

Accepted Answer

A)  Tonsils
B)  Spleen
C)  Lymph node
D)  Cisterna chyli
E)  LymphF) Thoracic ductG) ThymusH) Right lymphatic ductI) Peyer patchesJ) Hassall corpusclesK) Interstitial fluidL) A) and G)
M) B) and H)

Question 13

Germinal centers are areas of rapidly dividing lymphocytes within a cortical node.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why is having an understanding of the lymphatic drainage of the breast important in formulating the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer?

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A)   A single cell of a primary cancer tumor can spread to other areas of the body through the lymphatic system and cause metastasis.
B)   Removing the cancer can stop drainage of blood from the tumor and increase the flow of drainage of lymph from the breast area.
C)   The lymphatic drainage will start to clot and decrease further lymphatic drainage.
D)   The cancerous breast tissue will decrease lymphatic drainage, thus inhibiting the spreading of the tumor cells.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is not part of the lymphatic system?

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A)   Thymus
B)   Spleen
C)   Thyroid
D)   Peyer patchesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Peyer patches make up the structural framework of both the spleen and tonsils.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The percentage of the total proteins that leak out of the capillaries into the tissue fluid on a daily basis is:

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A)   40%.
B)   50%.
C)   60%.
D)   70%.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Tonsils are in deep recesses called tonsillar crypts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lymph from the lips, nose, and teeth drains through the submental and submandibular lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Structure in the abdominal cavity that is the origin of the thoracic duct

Accepted Answer

A)  Tonsils
B)  Spleen
C)  Lymph node
D)  Cisterna chyli
E)  LymphF) Thoracic ductG) ThymusH) Right lymphatic ductI) Peyer patchesJ) Hassall corpusclesK) Interstitial fluidL) H) and K)
M) D) and F)

Exam 31: Lymphatic System

Michael, a 43-year-old man, was in a serious car accident. He has a rigid and tender left hypochondriac region. His blood pressure is dropping, and he is in pain. What organ might be involved in this injury, and if it is involved, what treatment would be necessary?

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Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -Structure in the abdominal cavity that is the origin of the thoracic duct

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Tonsils are in deep recesses called tonsillar crypts.

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Even though some lymph nodes occur as single nodes, most occur in clusters.

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Lacteals:

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Which of the following is not part of the lymphatic system?

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Lymph containing chyle is equally likely to be found in either the thoracic duct or the right lymphatic duct.

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Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -Small, oval-shaped or bean-shaped structures that can be as small as 1 mm

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Why is having an understanding of the lymphatic drainage of the breast important in formulating the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer?

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The percentage of the total proteins that leak out of the capillaries into the tissue fluid on a daily basis is:

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Describe the structure of a lymph node, and explain what happens when lymph passes through it.

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Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -Lymphoid tissue that forms a protective ring around the mouth and back of the throat

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Peyer patches make up the structural framework of both the spleen and tonsils.

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The highest concentration of protein in the lymphatic system is found in the cisterna chyli.

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Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes. -Superficial cubital lymph nodes

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Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?

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Germinal centers are areas of rapidly dividing lymphocytes within a cortical node.

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Which of the following is not true of lymph nodes?

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Lymph from the lips, nose, and teeth drains through the submental and submandibular lymph nodes.

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The valves in the lymphatics are more numerous in the larger vessels.

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