Question 1

Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin are categories of lymphangitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Lymphatics resemble veins except that lymphatics:

Accepted Answer

A)   have thinner walls.
B)   contain more valves.
C)   contain lymph nodes located at certain intervals along their course.
D)   All of the above are correct.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Relative to the rest of the body, the thymus is largest at _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   10
C)   20
D)   50E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The thymus plays an important role in "seeding" other lymphatic tissue such as the spleen and lymph nodes with lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

About half of the lymph flowing through the thoracic duct comes from the:

Accepted Answer

A)   liver.
B)   small intestine.
C)   spleen.
D)   Both A and B are correct.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The lymphatic system is actually a specialized component of the circulatory system because it consists of a moving fluid derived from the blood and tissue fluid and a group of vessels that return the fluid to the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The cisterna chyli is in the thoracic cavity just inferior to the left subclavian vein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A type of blood cell produced by lymph nodes is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   eosinophil.
B)   erythrocyte.
C)   neutrophil.
D)   monocyte.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Almost all of the interstitial fluid filtered out by the capillaries enters the lymphatic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

About half the lymph that passes through the thoracic duct comes from the liver and the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The lymphatic system returns about 3 liters of lymph back to the blood each day by consistently returning about 125 ml per hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Lymphatic capillaries and blood capillaries both play important roles in the absorption of proteins from tissue spaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the thymus?

Accepted Answer

A)   It serves as the final site of lymphocyte development before birth.
B)   Soon after birth, it begins to secrete a group of hormones that enable lymphocytes to develop into mature T cells.
C)   Soon after birth, it begins to secrete a hormone that actively stimulates the posterior pituitary to release oxytocin.
D)   Both A and B are functions of the thymus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Patients with immunodeficiencies such as AIDS often develop a malignancy of lymphoid tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The lymph taken from what location has the highest concentration of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thoracic duct
B)   Cisterna chyli
C)   Spleen
D)   ThymusE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The lymph with the highest concentration of protein is found in the right lymphatic duct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The lymph nodes located in the groin are called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   inguinal lymph nodes.
B)   axillary lymph nodes.
C)   submaxillary group.
D)   submental group.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Sentinel lymph nodes can be used to determine whether breast cancer has spread.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There are four sets of tonsils: the lingual, palatine, pharyngeal, and tubal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 31: Lymphatic System

Which of the following is a function of the thymus?

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Relative to the rest of the body, the thymus is largest at _____ years of age.

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Lymphatic capillaries and blood capillaries both play important roles in the absorption of proteins from tissue spaces.

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The lymph nodes located in the groin are called the:

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The lymphatic system returns about 3 liters of lymph back to the blood each day by consistently returning about 125 ml per hour.

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Lymphatics resemble veins except that lymphatics:

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The lymph with the highest concentration of protein is found in the right lymphatic duct.

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The cisterna chyli is in the thoracic cavity just inferior to the left subclavian vein.

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The lymphatic system is actually a specialized component of the circulatory system because it consists of a moving fluid derived from the blood and tissue fluid and a group of vessels that return the fluid to the blood.

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About half of the lymph flowing through the thoracic duct comes from the:

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Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin are categories of lymphangitis.

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Patients with immunodeficiencies such as AIDS often develop a malignancy of lymphoid tissue.

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Almost all of the interstitial fluid filtered out by the capillaries enters the lymphatic system.

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About half the lymph that passes through the thoracic duct comes from the liver and the small intestine.

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A type of blood cell produced by lymph nodes is called a(n) :

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The thymus plays an important role in "seeding" other lymphatic tissue such as the spleen and lymph nodes with lymphocytes.

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Sentinel lymph nodes can be used to determine whether breast cancer has spread.

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

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There are four sets of tonsils: the lingual, palatine, pharyngeal, and tubal.

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The lymph taken from what location has the highest concentration of protein?

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