Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph nodes
B)   lymph
C)   lymphatic vessels
D)   erythrocytesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   afferent lymphatic vessels
B)   efferent lymphatic vessels
C)   the cortical sinus
D)   the subcapsular sinusE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Select the correct statement about lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

A)   The two main types are T cells and macrophages.
B)   T cells are the precursors of B cells.
C)   T cells are the only form of lymphocyte found in lymphoid tissue.
D)   B cells produce plasma cells, which secrete antibodies into the blood.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Small secondary lymphoid organs,which cluster along lymphatic vessels,are termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph follicles
B)   lymph nodes
C)   lymphatics
D)   lactealsE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Antibodies that act against a particular foreign substance are released by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph nodes
B)   plasma cells
C)   T lymphocytes
D)   medullary cordsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors,the result is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal in the limb to the blockage
B)   abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region
C)   shrinkage of tissues distal in the limb to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph
D)   severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limbE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Figure 20.2
Using Figure 20.2, match the following:
-Efferent vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)  D
B)  C
C)  E
D)  AE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   palatine tonsils
B)   islets of Langerhans
C)   lingual tonsils
D)   Peyer's patchesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lymphocytes can develop and mature in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   spleen
B)   tonsils
C)   lymph nodes
D)   red bone marrowE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate,volume,and ability to change.

Accepted Answer

Lymph transport is sporadic and much slo...

Question 12

There are more efferent lymphatic vessels leaving a lymph node than there are afferent vessels entering a lymph node.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Name the tonsils and state their body locations.

Accepted Answer

Palatine tonsils are located on either s...

Question 14

Tonsils have blind-ended structures called ________ that trap bacteria and particulate matter.

Accepted Answer

A)   tonsillar crypts
B)   germinal centers
C)   tonsillar corpuscles
D)   lymphoid folliclesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

List the functions of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

The spleen's main functions are to remov...

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a method that maintains lymph flow?

Accepted Answer

A)   skeletal muscle contraction
B)   breathing
C)   capillary smooth muscle contraction
D)   valves in lymph vessel wallsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Figure 20.2
Using Figure 20.2, match the following:
-Medullary cord.

Accepted Answer

A)  D
B)  C
C)  E
D)  AE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not DIRECTLY fight antigens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the mechanisms by which lymphatic fluid is moved through the lymphatics.

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic fluid is moved through the lym...

Question 20

Figure 20.1
Using Figure 20.1, match the following:
-Entrance of thoracic duct into subclavian vein.

Accepted Answer

A)  D
B)  B
C)  A
D)  C
E)  EF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 20: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

List the functions of the spleen.

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Tonsils have blind-ended structures called ________ that trap bacteria and particulate matter.

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When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors,the result is ________.

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Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to proteins.

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Figure 20.2 Using Figure 20.2, match the following: -Medullary cord.

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Which of the following is NOT a method that maintains lymph flow?

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Figure 20.1 Using Figure 20.1, match the following: -Entrance of thoracic duct into subclavian vein.

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Name the tonsils and state their body locations.

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Antibodies that act against a particular foreign substance are released by ________.

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Select the correct statement about lymphocytes.

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The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not DIRECTLY fight antigens.

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Describe the mechanisms by which lymphatic fluid is moved through the lymphatics.

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Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________.

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Lymphocytes can develop and mature in the ________.

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Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Figure 20.2 Using Figure 20.2, match the following: -Efferent vessels.

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There are more efferent lymphatic vessels leaving a lymph node than there are afferent vessels entering a lymph node.

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Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate,volume,and ability to change.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the lymphatic system?

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Small secondary lymphoid organs,which cluster along lymphatic vessels,are termed ________.

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