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With advancing age,the lymphatic system


A) becomes less efficient at absorbing dietary lipids.
B) ceases to transport lymph.
C) produces an increasing number and variety of B-lymphocytes.
D) is less responsive to antigens.
E) All of the choices are correct.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Excess interstitial fluid enters lymphatic capillaries


A) by diffusion.
B) through gated channels in response to changes in ion balance.
C) by pinocytosis.
D) by phagocytosis.
E) through one-way flaps.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Gastrointestinal tract lymph is also called ______________.

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Which is not correct regarding lymph nodes?


A) They are covered by a connective tissue capsule.
B) They contain a network of lymphatic sinuses.
C) Each node has an outer cortex and inner medulla.
D) Connective tissue bands called tendineae divide nodes.
E) Lymphatic nodules produce lymphocytes.

F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

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The primary lymph sacs eventually develop into the


A) lymph nodes.
B) spleen.
C) spleen and thymus gland.
D) thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct.
E) tonsils and MALT.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Lymph nodes may be found individually,or clustered in specific regions of the body.Which cluster of lymph nodes receives lymph from the head and neck?


A) Inguinal lymph nodes
B) Cervical lymph nodes
C) Thoracic lymph nodes
D) Axillary lymph nodes
E) Abdominal lymph nodes

F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Monocytes that have migrated from the bloodstream into lymphatic structures are called ___________.

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  -This figure shows the lymphatic system.What structure does number 8 indicate? A) Lymphatic nodule B) Thymus gland C) Cisterna chyli D) Spleen E) Adenoid -This figure shows the lymphatic system.What structure does number 8 indicate?


A) Lymphatic nodule
B) Thymus gland
C) Cisterna chyli
D) Spleen
E) Adenoid

F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Which is not a type of lymphatic cell?


A) Macrophage
B) Nurse cell
C) Dendritic cell
D) Lymphocyte
E) Astrocyte

F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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What is the function of a lymphocyte's coreceptors?


A) Recognize particular antigens
B) Produce antibodies
C) Initiate mitosis to generate memory lymphocytes
D) Monitor pH of interstitial fluids
E) Bind to other lymphocytes to attack pathogens

F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

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