Exam 21: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Patients often complain to their physician of "swollen glands" in their neck. What is the proper name of these "glands," and what is the significance of their swelling?

Identify and describe the functions of the lymphatic system.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the unique arrangement of endothelial cells that make up lymphatic capillaries.

The ________ prevents premature activation of immature thymic lymphocytes.

Lymphoid tissue is basically ________ connective tissue.

Which of the following cells are the largest producers of antibodies?

The lymphatic capillaries are

The subclavian trunks drain lymph from the brain, head, and neck.

A lymphoid nodule is

Use this illustration to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter indicating where lymph collected from the right arm enters the bloodstream.

Lymph transports fats absorbed from the small intestine to the vena cava.

Which of these statements regarding lymph capillaries is false?

The paired ________ drain lymph from the head and neck.

The ________ stores blood platelets.

Use this illustration to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter indicating the large lymph vessel that drains three-quarters of the body.

The crypts of the tonsils

The Epstein-Barr virus (which causes mononucleosis) preferentially destroys which of these cell types?

The bulges that give lymph vessels a string-of-beads appearance are really

The lymphoid organ that atrophies with age.

Congestion of the tonsils with bacteria results in ________.