Question 1

The letter "T" within "T-lymphocytes" stands for the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The letter "T" within "T-lymphocytes" stands for...

Question 2

When women with breast cancer undergo surgery to remove the tumor or the entire breast, the axillary lymph nodes are often removed as well. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)   In removing the breast, the blood supply to the nodes is removed and they will inevitably cease to function.
B)   The axillary lymph nodes receive lymph from the breast and may contain cancer cells.
C)   The nerves that supply the axillary lymph nodes are often cut during the breast surgery.
D)   It is impossible to remove the breast without physically damaging the lymph nodes.
E)   With the removal of the breast, there is no further need for lymph drainage and filtering in that part of the body.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which part of a thymic lobule contains mature lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cortex
B)   Medulla
C)   Capsule
D)   TrabeculaE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The thymus contains ________ lobes and is located ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   2; anterior to the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple) 
B)   2; in the mediastinum
C)   4; anterior to the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple) 
D)   4; in the mediastinumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. 
-This figure shows a lymph node and its components. What structure is indicated by number 4?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medullary cord
B)   Lymphatic nodule
C)   Hilum
D)   Trabecula
E)   Lymphatic sinusoidF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The pulsing of arteries that are adjacent to lymphatic vessels provides a pressure on the vessels that helps them propel the lymph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The path that fluid takes as it enters a lymphatic capillary is through

Accepted Answer

A)   pores (fenestrations)  in the cells of the capillary wall.
B)   cell membrane leakage channels that allow diffusion.
C)   vesicles that move the fluid across the cell (transcytosis) .
D)   spaces between capillary endothelial cells that are arranged as one-way flaps.
E)   active transport protein pumps on endothelial cell membranes.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Fluid collected in lacteals will be carried in ________ trunks.

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchomediastinal
B)   lumbar
C)   intestinal
D)   thoracicE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the lymphatic trunks drain into the cisterna chyli?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intestinal trunks
B)   Lumbar trunks
C)   Intestinal trunks and lumbar trunks
D)   Subclavian trunks and jugular trunks
E)   Bronchomediastinal trunks and intestinal trunksF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The spleen is essentially a giant lymph node, because it is encapsulated, has trabeculae, and filters lymph to remove antigens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lymph contains protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A lymph nodule contains a germinal center surrounded by a region containing T-lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and macrophages; this outer region is known as a ________ zone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lymph nodule contains a germinal center...

Question 13

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. 
-This figure shows the lymphatic system. Which number indicates the inguinal lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   4
C)   5
D)   9
E)   10F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

It has been suggested that the lymphatic system evolved when animals became larger and the hydrostatic pressure in their circulatory systems rose. Explain how this suggestion is consistent with the function of the lymphatics-how does high blood pressure make lymphatic function essential? Also, what other advantages were gained by animals that developed lymphatic systems?

Accepted Answer

Higher blood pressure results in more fi...

Question 15

The force that drives fluid into lymphatic capillaries is

Accepted Answer

A)   osmosis.
B)   diffusion of both water and solutes.
C)   endocytosis.
D)   exocytosis.
E)   hydrostatic pressure.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

B-lymphocytes are

Accepted Answer

A)   antibody-producing red blood cells.
B)   platelets that are generated in the thymus.
C)   white blood cells that are generated in red bone marrow.
D)   immune system cells that are generated in the tonsils.
E)   blood cells found only in people with type B blood.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. 
-This figure shows a lymph node and its components. The region indicated by number 1 is a

Accepted Answer

A)   germinal center.
B)   mantle zone.
C)   cortical sinus.
D)   medullary cord.
E)   medullary sinus.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The thymus gland begins to atrophy immediately after birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is not a function of the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serves as a platelet reservoir
B)   Filters blood
C)   Filters lymph
D)   Recycles aged erythrocytes
E)   Houses lymphocytesF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 20

The thymus contains lymphatic cells as well as secretory ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle
B)   neural
C)   epithelial
D)   osseous
E)   areolarF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 21: Lymphatic System

Which is not a function of the spleen?

Correct Answer
verified

The spleen is essentially a giant lymph node, because it is encapsulated, has trabeculae, and filters lymph to remove antigens.

Correct Answer
verified

The pulsing of arteries that are adjacent to lymphatic vessels provides a pressure on the vessels that helps them propel the lymph.

Correct Answer
verified

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. -This figure shows the lymphatic system. Which number indicates the inguinal lymph nodes?

Correct Answer
verified

Lymph contains protein.

Correct Answer
verified

The force that drives fluid into lymphatic capillaries is

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the lymphatic trunks drain into the cisterna chyli?

Correct Answer
verified

The thymus contains lobes and is located .

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Higher blood pressure results in more fi...
View Answer

Fluid collected in lacteals will be carried in ________ trunks.

Correct Answer
verified

A lymph nodule contains a germinal center surrounded by a region containing T-lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and macrophages; this outer region is known as a ________ zone.

Correct Answer
verified

B-lymphocytes are

Correct Answer
verified

The path that fluid takes as it enters a lymphatic capillary is through

Correct Answer
verified

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. -This figure shows a lymph node and its components. The region indicated by number 1 is a

Correct Answer
verified

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. -This figure shows a lymph node and its components. What structure is indicated by number 4?

Correct Answer
verified

The thymus contains lymphatic cells as well as secretory ________ tissue.

Correct Answer
verified

Which part of a thymic lobule contains mature lymphocytes?

Correct Answer
verified

The letter "T" within "T-lymphocytes" stands for the ________.

Correct Answer
verified

When women with breast cancer undergo surgery to remove the tumor or the entire breast, the axillary lymph nodes are often removed as well. Why?

Correct Answer
verified

The thymus gland begins to atrophy immediately after birth.

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 21: Lymphatic System

Which is not a function of the spleen?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The spleen is essentially a giant lymph node, because it is encapsulated, has trabeculae, and filters lymph to remove antigens.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The pulsing of arteries that are adjacent to lymphatic vessels provides a pressure on the vessels that helps them propel the lymph.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. -This figure shows the lymphatic system. Which number indicates the inguinal lymph nodes?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Lymph contains protein.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The force that drives fluid into lymphatic capillaries is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the lymphatic trunks drain into the cisterna chyli?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The thymus contains ________ lobes and is located ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedHigher blood pressure results in more fi...View AnswerShow Answer

Fluid collected in lacteals will be carried in ________ trunks.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A lymph nodule contains a germinal center surrounded by a region containing T-lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and macrophages; this outer region is known as a ________ zone.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

B-lymphocytes are

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The path that fluid takes as it enters a lymphatic capillary is through

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. -This figure shows a lymph node and its components. The region indicated by number 1 is a

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. -This figure shows a lymph node and its components. What structure is indicated by number 4?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The thymus contains lymphatic cells as well as secretory ________ tissue.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which part of a thymic lobule contains mature lymphocytes?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The letter "T" within "T-lymphocytes" stands for the ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When women with breast cancer undergo surgery to remove the tumor or the entire breast, the axillary lymph nodes are often removed as well. Why?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The thymus gland begins to atrophy immediately after birth.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

The thymus contains lobes and is located .

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Higher blood pressure results in more fi...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified