Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Part of the structure of the thymus gland

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 B)
M) I) and K)

Question 5

The medullary tissue in the thymus is composed of large spherical structures called thymic corpuscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Discuss the role lymphatic vessels and nodes can play in handling the healing process when swelling and infection are present.

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic vessels and nodes play a cruci...

Question 8

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) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Tonsils
B)  Bone marrow
C)  Liver
D)  All of the above are part of the lymphatic system.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Lymph is derived from blood and tissue fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The main difference between the composition of lymph and interstitial fluid and the composition of plasma is the _____ percentage of _____ in lymph and interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower; proteins
B)  higher; proteins
C)  lower; fats
D)  higher; fatsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin are categories of lymphangitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Blood in veins and lymph in lymph vessels are moved by the same kinds of "pumps."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How would muscle contraction affect lymphokinetic action?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no association between muscle contraction and lymphokinetic action.
B)  A decreased flow of lymph that occurs with increased physical activity helps return fluid to the cardiovascular system.
C)  Contraction of the smooth muscle in the thoracic vessel walls prohibits lymphatic vessels from pulsing rhythmically and, thus, helps to keep lymph from moving from one valved segment to the next.
D)  Increased external pressure from muscle contraction also increases lymphatic pressure, which results in keeping lymph moving in only one direction.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The spleen ____ during infectious diseases and ____ in old age.

Accepted Answer

A)  atrophies; hypertrophies
B)  hypertrophies; atrophies
C)  secretes hormones; stops functioning
D)  None of the above is correct.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

Lymph nodes contain reticuloendothelial cells that produce certain red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The lymphatic tissue of lymph nodes serves as the site of the final stages of maturation for some types of lymphocytes and monocytes that have migrated from the bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The reason the red pulp of the spleen is red is that it contains a great deal of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The palatine tonsils are located on each side of the throat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss the potential physiological effect that could result if blood proteins that escaped from the capillaries remained in the interstitial fluids without being returned to the blood.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 31: Lymphatic System

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Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin are categories of lymphangitis.

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The medullary tissue in the thymus is composed of large spherical structures called thymic corpuscles.

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Blood in veins and lymph in lymph vessels are moved by the same kinds of "pumps."

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The reason the red pulp of the spleen is red is that it contains a great deal of blood.

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Lymph nodes contain reticuloendothelial cells that produce certain red blood cells.

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How would muscle contraction affect lymphokinetic action?

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The palatine tonsils are located on each side of the throat.

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The spleen ____ during infectious diseases and ____ in old age.

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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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Discuss the potential physiological effect that could result if blood proteins that escaped from the capillaries remained in the interstitial fluids without being returned to the blood.

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

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