Question 1

With which of the following is MALT least associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immune function 
B)  Mucosa 
C)  Erythropoiesis 
D)  Phagocytosis 
A)  Immune function 
B)  Mucosa 
C)  Erythropoiesis 
D)  Phagocytosis

Question 2

Where does lymph originally come from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spleen 
B)  Thoracic duct 
C)  Interstitial spaces 
D)  Lymph nodes 
A)  Spleen 
B)  Thoracic duct 
C)  Interstitial spaces 
D)  Lymph nodes

Question 3

What is the similarity between the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct? Both

Accepted Answer

A)  drain lymph exclusively from the lower extremities. 
B)  empty their lymph into the left subclavian vein. 
C)  are large lymphatic ducts that collect lymph from smaller lymphatic vessels. 
D)  are lymphatic capillaries associated exclusively with the cerebral circulation. 
A)  drain lymph exclusively from the lower extremities. 
B)  empty their lymph into the left subclavian vein. 
C)  are large lymphatic ducts that collect lymph from smaller lymphatic vessels. 
D)  are lymphatic capillaries associated exclusively with the cerebral circulation.

Question 4

What structure is concerned with the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medulla oblongata 
B)  Thymus gland 
C)  Coronary sinus 
D)  Pericardium 
A)  Medulla oblongata 
B)  Thymus gland 
C)  Coronary sinus 
D)  Pericardium

Question 5

The subclavian veins

Accepted Answer

A)  receive lymph from the large lymphatic ducts. 
B)  pump blood into the large lymphatic ducts. 
C)  form the thoracic duct. 
D)  are called lacteals. 
A)  receive lymph from the large lymphatic ducts. 
B)  pump blood into the large lymphatic ducts. 
C)  form the thoracic duct. 
D)  are called lacteals.

Question 6

What happens if the lymphatic vessels and nodes are removed from the right axillary region?

Accepted Answer

A)  All lymph will drain directly into the superior vena cava. 
B)  The right arm will become gangrenous from lack of oxygen. 
C)  The right arm will become edematous. 
D)  The patient will experience anginal pain. 
A)  All lymph will drain directly into the superior vena cava. 
B)  The right arm will become gangrenous from lack of oxygen. 
C)  The right arm will become edematous. 
D)  The patient will experience anginal pain.

Question 7

Which of the following is (are)described as partially encapsulated lymph nodes located in the throat area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spleen 
B)  Tonsils 
C)  Thymus gland 
D)  Lacteal 
A)  Spleen 
B)  Tonsils 
C)  Thymus gland 
D)  Lacteal

Question 8

Why does lymph contain protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein is synthesized by the lymph nodes. 
B)  Protein leaks out of the capillaries into the tissue spaces and is absorbed into the lymphatic capillaries. 
C)  The cells that line the lymphatic vessels synthesize protein. 
D)  Adenoids transport plasma protein into the lymphatic vessels. 
A)  Protein is synthesized by the lymph nodes. 
B)  Protein leaks out of the capillaries into the tissue spaces and is absorbed into the lymphatic capillaries. 
C)  The cells that line the lymphatic vessels synthesize protein. 
D)  Adenoids transport plasma protein into the lymphatic vessels.

Question 9

Which lymphoid organ is located in the ventral cavity,thoracic cavity,and mediastinum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spleen 
B)  Liver 
C)  Thymus gland 
D)  Adenoids 
A)  Spleen 
B)  Liver 
C)  Thymus gland 
D)  Adenoids

Question 10

The thoracic duct

Accepted Answer

A)  filters lymph into the subclavian veins. 
B)  receives lymph from large lymphatic vessels that drain the left side of the body. 
C)  functions like a heart that pumps lymph throughout the body. 
D)  is a collection of lymph nodes. 
A)  filters lymph into the subclavian veins. 
B)  receives lymph from large lymphatic vessels that drain the left side of the body. 
C)  functions like a heart that pumps lymph throughout the body. 
D)  is a collection of lymph nodes.

Question 11

Which of the following is least associated with tonsils?

Accepted Answer

A)  Palatine, pharyngeal, and lingual 
B)  Thrombopoiesis 
C)  Lymph node-like 
D)  Lymphoid tissue 
A)  Palatine, pharyngeal, and lingual 
B)  Thrombopoiesis 
C)  Lymph node-like 
D)  Lymphoid tissue

Question 12

What structures are located near the opening of the nasal cavity in the upper throat and are also called the adenoids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Palatine tonsils 
B)  Thymus glands 
C)  Lingual tonsils 
D)  Pharyngeal tonsils 
A)  Palatine tonsils 
B)  Thymus glands 
C)  Lingual tonsils 
D)  Pharyngeal tonsils

Question 13

What is the term that refers to the removal of the palatine tonsils?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appendectomy 
B)  Lymph node resection 
C)  Adenoidectomy 
D)  Tonsillectomy 
A)  Appendectomy 
B)  Lymph node resection 
C)  Adenoidectomy 
D)  Tonsillectomy

Question 14

The inguinal lymph nodes

Accepted Answer

A)  line the entrance of the spleen. 
B)  are the Kupffer cells within the liver. 
C)  are located in the groin. 
D)  are part of the hepatic portal circulation. 
A)  line the entrance of the spleen. 
B)  are the Kupffer cells within the liver. 
C)  are located in the groin. 
D)  are part of the hepatic portal circulation.

Question 15

An overly active spleen may prematurely remove platelets from the circulation,thereby predisposing a person to

Accepted Answer

A)  arteriolar vasospasm and hypertension. 
B)  granulocytopenia and infection. 
C)  thrombocytopenia and bleeding. 
D)  hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice. 
A)  arteriolar vasospasm and hypertension. 
B)  granulocytopenia and infection. 
C)  thrombocytopenia and bleeding. 
D)  hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice.

Question 16

What is the name of the lymph nodes that drain the head and neck region?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inguinal 
B)  Cervical 
C)  Thoracic 
D)  Pelvic 
A)  Inguinal 
B)  Cervical 
C)  Thoracic 
D)  Pelvic

Question 17

This organ engages in erythropoiesis in the fetus,produces lymphocytes in the adult,and stores platelets.

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Adenoids 
D)  Tonsils 
A)  Liver 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Adenoids 
D)  Tonsils

Question 18

The spleen

Accepted Answer

A)  removes worn-out blood cells from circulation. 
B)  is avascular. 
C)  is located in the RUQ. 
D)  secretes splenic hormones that control the entire lymphoid system. 
A)  removes worn-out blood cells from circulation. 
B)  is avascular. 
C)  is located in the RUQ. 
D)  secretes splenic hormones that control the entire lymphoid system.

Question 19

Lymphatic capillaries

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb tissue fluid and transport it toward the heart. 
B)  are close to and parallel the distribution of arterioles. 
C)  are composed of smooth muscle and determine SVR (systemic vascular resistance). 
D)  transport protein-free interstitial fluid. 
A)  absorb tissue fluid and transport it toward the heart. 
B)  are close to and parallel the distribution of arterioles. 
C)  are composed of smooth muscle and determine SVR (systemic vascular resistance). 
D)  transport protein-free interstitial fluid.

Exam 20: Lymphatic System

With which of the following is MALT least associated?

Where does lymph originally come from?

What is the similarity between the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct? Both

What structure is concerned with the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes?

The subclavian veins

What happens if the lymphatic vessels and nodes are removed from the right axillary region?

Which of the following is (are)described as partially encapsulated lymph nodes located in the throat area?

Why does lymph contain protein?

Which lymphoid organ is located in the ventral cavity,thoracic cavity,and mediastinum?

The thoracic duct

Which of the following is least associated with tonsils?

What structures are located near the opening of the nasal cavity in the upper throat and are also called the adenoids?

What is the term that refers to the removal of the palatine tonsils?

The inguinal lymph nodes

An overly active spleen may prematurely remove platelets from the circulation,thereby predisposing a person to

What is the name of the lymph nodes that drain the head and neck region?

This organ engages in erythropoiesis in the fetus,produces lymphocytes in the adult,and stores platelets.

The spleen

Lymphatic capillaries

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