Question 1

More than 85% of the lymph from the breast enters lymph nodes at the lateral edge of the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What structure drains lymph from about three fourths of the body into the subclavian vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right lymphatic duct
B)  Thoracic duct
C)  Cisterna chyli
D)  SpleenE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The cisterna chyli drains into the right lymphatic duct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)  White blood cell destruction
B)  Platelet destruction
C)  Reservoir for blood
D)  HematopoiesisE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which tonsils are known as adenoids when they become swollen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lingual
B)  Sublingual
C)  Pharyngeal
D)  PalatineE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The part of the lymphatic system that secretes a hormone is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen.
B)  thymus.
C)  lymph nodes.
D)  palatine tonsils.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Name and describe the two main lymphatic ducts of the body. What area of the body is drained by each? What is the cisterna chyli?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Germinal centers are areas of rapidly dividing lymphocytes within a cortical node.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Axillary node enlargement may be a sign that breast cancer cells have spread to the nodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the structure of a lymph node, and explain what happens when lymph passes through it.

Accepted Answer

A lymph node is a small, bean-shaped str...

Question 11

The lymph pressure gradient is established by:

Accepted Answer

A)  breathing movements.
B)  skeletal muscle contractions.
C)  parasympathetic stimulation.
D)  both A and B.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Lymph nodes are made of lymphatic tissue while lymph glands are actually made of epithelial glandular tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is not a lymph organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thymus
B)  Spleen
C)  Pancreas
D)  TonsilsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Lymphedema, a swelling of the tissues of the extremities, may be treated by diuretics, bed rest, and elevation of the involved extremities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The pulp of the spleen and its venous sinuses allow it to store up to _____ ml of blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  100
B)  150
C)  250
D)  350E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Although the thymus is at its largest size at puberty, its largest size relative to the rest of the body occurs at age 2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Lymph ducts empty into the circulatory system, draining into the:

Accepted Answer

A)  jugular vein.
B)  subclavian veins.
C)  superior vena cava.
D)  inferior vena cava.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Small, oval-shaped or bean-shaped structures that can be as small as 1 mm

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) B) and D)
M) E) and J)

Question 20

Lymph circulation is maintained by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the heart.
B)  inspiration.
C)  skeletal muscle contractions.
D)  valves.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 31: Lymphatic System

The lymph pressure gradient is established by:

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Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -Small, oval-shaped or bean-shaped structures that can be as small as 1 mm

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The part of the lymphatic system that secretes a hormone is the:

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The pulp of the spleen and its venous sinuses allow it to store up to _____ ml of blood.

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Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?

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Which of the following is not a lymph organ?

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Lymphatics resemble veins except that lymphatics:

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Describe the structure of a lymph node, and explain what happens when lymph passes through it.

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Lymph nodes are made of lymphatic tissue while lymph glands are actually made of epithelial glandular tissue.

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The cisterna chyli drains into the right lymphatic duct.

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Lymph circulation is maintained by all of the following except:

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Name and describe the two main lymphatic ducts of the body. What area of the body is drained by each? What is the cisterna chyli?

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Which tonsils are known as adenoids when they become swollen?

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Although the thymus is at its largest size at puberty, its largest size relative to the rest of the body occurs at age 2.

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Axillary node enlargement may be a sign that breast cancer cells have spread to the nodes.

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Lymph ducts empty into the circulatory system, draining into the:

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Lymphedema, a swelling of the tissues of the extremities, may be treated by diuretics, bed rest, and elevation of the involved extremities.

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More than 85% of the lymph from the breast enters lymph nodes at the lateral edge of the sternum.

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What structure drains lymph from about three fourths of the body into the subclavian vein?

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Germinal centers are areas of rapidly dividing lymphocytes within a cortical node.

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