Question 1

Lymph nodes

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A)   filter lymph.
B)   contain a dense network of collagen fibers.
C)   serve as auxiliary exchange surfaces for respiratory gases.
D)   produce red blood cells.
E)   serve as the main recycling centers for red blood cells and their parts.

Question 2

Lymphatic capillaries

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A)   are open at both ends.
B)   are smaller in diameter than blood capillaries.
C)   are like continuous capillaries in that they have many tight junctions.
D)   lack a basement membrane.
E)   are abundant in epithelial tissues.

Question 3

The term "swollen glands" is usually meant to refer to lymph nodes in which

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A)   the valves of afferent vessels are bulging.
B)   macrophages are clogging afferent lymphatic vessels.
C)   lymphocytes are proliferating in germinal centers.
D)   phagocytes are consuming the infected lymph nodes.
E)   macrophages are entering at the hilum.

Question 4

Obstruction of the flow of lymph in lymphatic vessels can lead to an accumulation of interstitial fluid in the tissues. This condition is characterized by pain and swelling, and is called ________.

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The answer of Obstruction of the flow of lymph in...

Question 5

A lymphatic capillary that picks up dietary lipids in the small intestine is called a(n)

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A)   cisterna chyli.
B)   lacteal.
C)   afferent lymphatic vessel.
D)   trabeculum.
E)   efferent lymphatic vessel.

Question 6

Structures that connect lymphatic capillary cells to surrounding tissue and prevent the capillaries from collapsing are called ________ filaments.

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Question 7

The appendix contains lymphatic nodules.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs. 
-This figure shows the lymphatic system. What structure does number 8 indicate?

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

Question 9

Which fluid does lymph most closely resemble?

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A)   Whole blood
B)   Blood plasma
C)   Interstitial fluid
D)   Intracellular fluid C

Question 10

Old or defective erythrocytes and platelets are engulfed within the lymph organ known as the ________.

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The answer of Old or defective erythrocytes and platelets are...

Question 11

Regions of MALT called Peyer patches are found in the

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A)   urinary bladder.
B)   stomach.
C)   vagina.
D)   small intestine.
E)   trachea.

Question 12

Migration of cancerous cells through the lymphatic system to other regions of the body is called ________.

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The answer of Migration of cancerous cells through the lymphatic...

Question 13

The hilum of the spleen is part of its

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A)   concave anteromedial border.
B)   concave posterolateral border.
C)   convex anteromedial border.
D)   convex posterolateral border.

Question 14

The lymphatic system's two main functions are to assist in

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A)   immunity and fluid balance.
B)   blood cell production and endocrine function.
C)   endocrine function and neural support.
D)   neural support and blood sugar control.
E)   removal of fats from the blood and inflammatory responses.

Question 15

Of the lymphatic trunks, which ones drain lymph from deep thoracic structures?

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A)   Jugular trunks
B)   Subclavian trunks
C)   Bronchomediastinal trunks
D)   Intestinal trunks
E)   Lumbar trunks

Question 16

Which is not drained by the right lymphatic duct?

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A)   Right side of abdomen
B)   Right side of thorax
C)   Right side of head and neck
D)   Right shoulder
E)   Right arm

Question 17

Lymphatic organs

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A)   contain a complete capsule of dense irregular connective tissue.
B)   contain an incomplete capsule of dense irregular connective tissue.
C)   lack a connective tissue capsule.

Question 18

The walls of lymphatic capillaries are only one cell thick.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lymph from the head and neck is drained by the ________ trunks.

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The answer of Lymph from the head and neck is...

Question 20

The central nervous system contains a dense network of lymphatic capillaries.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 21: Lymphatic System

Lymph nodes

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Lymphatic capillaries

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The term "swollen glands" is usually meant to refer to lymph nodes in which

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Obstruction of the flow of lymph in lymphatic vessels can lead to an accumulation of interstitial fluid in the tissues. This condition is characterized by pain and swelling, and is called ________.

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A lymphatic capillary that picks up dietary lipids in the small intestine is called a(n)

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Structures that connect lymphatic capillary cells to surrounding tissue and prevent the capillaries from collapsing are called ________ filaments.

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The appendix contains lymphatic nodules.

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Old or defective erythrocytes and platelets are engulfed within the lymph organ known as the ________.

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Regions of MALT called Peyer patches are found in the

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Migration of cancerous cells through the lymphatic system to other regions of the body is called ________.

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The hilum of the spleen is part of its

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The lymphatic system's two main functions are to assist in

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Of the lymphatic trunks, which ones drain lymph from deep thoracic structures?

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Which is not drained by the right lymphatic duct?

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Lymphatic organs

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The walls of lymphatic capillaries are only one cell thick.

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Lymph from the head and neck is drained by the ________ trunks.

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The central nervous system contains a dense network of lymphatic capillaries.

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