Question 1

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 2

Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes.
-Superficial cubital 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 3

About 1.5 liters of lymph flows through the thoracic duct daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Fluid that is filtered before being returned to the blood

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) C) and I)
M) C) and K)

Question 5

Michael, a 43-year-old man, was in a serious car accident. He has a rigid and tender left hypochondriac region. His blood pressure is dropping, and he is in pain. What organ might be involved in this injury, and if it is involved, what treatment would be necessary?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A large amount of interstitial fluid that collects in the tissue and causes swelling is called edema.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lymphatic capillaries (called lacteals) in the small intestine are important in the absorption of fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Isolated nodules of lymphatic tissue in the intestinal wall

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) C) and F)
M) D) and I)

Question 9

The cluster of lymph nodes found in the underarm and upper chest regions is referred to as _____ nodes.

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial cervical
B)  inguinal
C)  axillary
D)  superficial cubitalE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

The spleen's two functions are defense against foreign microorganisms and provision of a blood reservoir.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lymph flows through the thoracic duct and reenters the general circulation at the rate of about _____ liter(s)  per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  0.5
C)  3
D)  5E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The inguinal lymph nodes are located in the groin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Lymphoid tissue that forms a protective ring around the mouth and back of the throat

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) C) and H)
M) B) and I)

Question 14

Activities that result in the flow of lymph are breathing movements and skeletal muscle contractions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The spleen is not classified as a vital organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Lymph nodes provide both biological and mechanical filtration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Tonsils are in deep recesses called tonsillar crypts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Lymph does not have the ability to clot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not true of the thymus gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relative size is largest in early childhood.
B)  It is the primary central organ of the lymphatic system.
C)  It functions in the immune mechanism.
D)  It functions mostly in adult life.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The wall of the lymphatic capillary consists of a multiple layer of flattened endothelial cells.
B)  Lymphatic and blood capillary networks are dependent on each other.
C)  Lymph from the entire body, except the upper right quadrant, drains eventually into the thoracic duct.
D)  The thoracic duct is approximately the same size as the large veins.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 31: Lymphatic System

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -Lymphoid tissue that forms a protective ring around the mouth and back of the throat

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Lymphatic capillaries (called lacteals) in the small intestine are important in the absorption of fats.

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About 1.5 liters of lymph flows through the thoracic duct daily.

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The inguinal lymph nodes are located in the groin.

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Lymph flows through the thoracic duct and reenters the general circulation at the rate of about _____ liter(s) per day.

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Michael, a 43-year-old man, was in a serious car accident. He has a rigid and tender left hypochondriac region. His blood pressure is dropping, and he is in pain. What organ might be involved in this injury, and if it is involved, what treatment would be necessary?

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Which of the following is not true of the thymus gland?

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Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -Fluid that is filtered before being returned to the blood

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Which of the following is a true statement?

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The cluster of lymph nodes found in the underarm and upper chest regions is referred to as _____ nodes.

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The spleen is not classified as a vital organ.

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A large amount of interstitial fluid that collects in the tissue and causes swelling is called edema.

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Lymph does not have the ability to clot.

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Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -Isolated nodules of lymphatic tissue in the intestinal wall

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Lymph nodes provide both biological and mechanical filtration.

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Tonsils are in deep recesses called tonsillar crypts.

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The spleen's two functions are defense against foreign microorganisms and provision of a blood reservoir.

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

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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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Activities that result in the flow of lymph are breathing movements and skeletal muscle contractions.

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