Question 1

Figure 23.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

Accepted Answer

A)  Azygos vein 
B)  Inferior vena cava 
C)  Right lymphatic duct 
D)  Intestinal trunk 
E)  Superior vena cava 
A)  Azygos vein 
B)  Inferior vena cava 
C)  Right lymphatic duct 
D)  Intestinal trunk 
E)  Superior vena cava

Question 2

Superficial lymphatics are more numerous than superficial veins, and have very few anastomoses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Components of the lymphatic system include the:
(1)pancreas
(2)spleen
(3)lymphatic vessels
(4)thymus
(5)lymph nodes
(6)thoracic duct

Accepted Answer

A)  2, 3, 4, 5, 6 
B)  1, 3, 5, 6 
C)  1, 4, 6 
D)  1, 2, 3, 4 
E)  1, 4, 5, 6 
A)  2, 3, 4, 5, 6 
B)  1, 3, 5, 6 
C)  1, 4, 6 
D)  1, 2, 3, 4 
E)  1, 4, 5, 6

Question 4

Figure 23.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Afferent vessel 
B)  Trabeculae 
C)  Efferent vessel 
D)  Medulla 
E)  Cortex 
A)  Afferent vessel 
B)  Trabeculae 
C)  Efferent vessel 
D)  Medulla 
E)  Cortex

Question 5

Lymphocytopoiesis is the production of lymphocytes and it occurs in both the bone marrow and the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen 
B)  liver 
C)  thymus 
D)  lymph nodes 
E)  thyroid 
A)  spleen 
B)  liver 
C)  thymus 
D)  lymph nodes 
E)  thyroid

Question 6

Figure 23.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervical lymph nodes 
B)  Cisterna chyli 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Lumbar lymph nodes 
E)  Tonsil 
A)  Cervical lymph nodes 
B)  Cisterna chyli 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Lumbar lymph nodes 
E)  Tonsil

Question 7

In which abdominal quadrant is the spleen located?

Accepted Answer

A)  left upper quadrant 
B)  right upper quadrant 
C)  left lower quadrant 
D)  right lower quadrant 
E)  none of these choices are correct 
A)  left upper quadrant 
B)  right upper quadrant 
C)  left lower quadrant 
D)  right lower quadrant 
E)  none of these choices are correct

Question 8

Figure 23.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cortex 
B)  Trabeculae 
C)  Hilum 
D)  Afferent vessel 
E)  Medullary cord 
A)  Cortex 
B)  Trabeculae 
C)  Hilum 
D)  Afferent vessel 
E)  Medullary cord

Question 9

Thymic hormones, which are responsible for functional T cell differentiation, in the thymus are produced by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  erythrocytes 
B)  white pulp 
C)  red pulp 
D)  epithelial reticular cells 
E)  plasmocytes 
A)  erythrocytes 
B)  white pulp 
C)  red pulp 
D)  epithelial reticular cells 
E)  plasmocytes

Question 10

Large quantities of ________ are contained in the red pulp of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphoid nodules 
B)  platelets 
C)  lymphocytes 
D)  erythrocytes 
E)  NK cells 
A)  lymphoid nodules 
B)  platelets 
C)  lymphocytes 
D)  erythrocytes 
E)  NK cells

Question 11

Figure 23.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label T.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thoracic duct 
B)  Highest intercostal vein 
C)  Left bronchomediastinal trunk 
D)  Left jugular vein 
E)  Left subclavian trunk 
A)  Thoracic duct 
B)  Highest intercostal vein 
C)  Left bronchomediastinal trunk 
D)  Left jugular vein 
E)  Left subclavian trunk

Question 12

Figure 23.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Afferent vessel 
B)  Medulla 
C)  Capsule 
D)  Paracortex (T cells) 
E)  Trabeculae 
A)  Afferent vessel 
B)  Medulla 
C)  Capsule 
D)  Paracortex (T cells) 
E)  Trabeculae

Question 13

When is a hematologic stem cell transplant utilized as a treatment option? What are the risks?

Accepted Answer

A hematologic stem cell transplant, comm

Question 14

With advancing age, the lymphatic system ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes less efficient at absorbing dietary lipids 
B)  ceases to transport lymph 
C)  produces an increasing number and variety of B-lymphocytes 
D)  is less responsive to antigens 
E)  All choices are correct. 
A)  becomes less efficient at absorbing dietary lipids 
B)  ceases to transport lymph 
C)  produces an increasing number and variety of B-lymphocytes 
D)  is less responsive to antigens 
E)  All choices are correct.

Question 15

Figure 23.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label I.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medullary cord 
B)  Afferent vessel 
C)  Cortex 
D)  Trabeculae 
E)  Hilum 
A)  Medullary cord 
B)  Afferent vessel 
C)  Cortex 
D)  Trabeculae 
E)  Hilum

Question 16

Compared to blood capillaries, lymphatic capillaries ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are much less permeable 
B)  are smaller in diameter 
C)  have smaller gaps between endothelial cells 
D)  are more permeable 
E)  have a round, regular outline 
A)  are much less permeable 
B)  are smaller in diameter 
C)  have smaller gaps between endothelial cells 
D)  are more permeable 
E)  have a round, regular outline

Question 17

Figure 23.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)  Right lymphatic duct 
B)  Cisterna chyli 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Tonsil 
E)  Spleen 
A)  Right lymphatic duct 
B)  Cisterna chyli 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Tonsil 
E)  Spleen

Question 18

The ________ collects lymph from both sides of the body inferior to the diaphragm.

Accepted Answer

A)  right lymphatic duct 
B)  thoracic duct 
C)  spleen 
D)  thymus 
E)  cisterna chyli 
A)  right lymphatic duct 
B)  thoracic duct 
C)  spleen 
D)  thymus 
E)  cisterna chyli

Question 19

Immunological surveillance is the function of activated macrophages and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  cytotoxic T cells 
B)  regulatory T cells 
C)  plasmocytes 
D)  NK cells 
E)  helper T cells 
A)  cytotoxic T cells 
B)  regulatory T cells 
C)  plasmocytes 
D)  NK cells 
E)  helper T cells

Question 20

Which cell population primarily functions in providing antibody-mediated immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells 
B)  helper T cells 
C)  macrophages 
D)  granulocytes 
E)  regulatory T cells 
A)  B cells 
B)  helper T cells 
C)  macrophages 
D)  granulocytes 
E)  regulatory T cells

Exam 23: The Lymphatic System

Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

Superficial lymphatics are more numerous than superficial veins, and have very few anastomoses.

Components of the lymphatic system include the: (1)pancreas (2)spleen (3)lymphatic vessels (4)thymus (5)lymph nodes (6)thoracic duct

Figure 23.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

Lymphocytopoiesis is the production of lymphocytes and it occurs in both the bone marrow and the ________.

Figure 23.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

In which abdominal quadrant is the spleen located?

Figure 23.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

Thymic hormones, which are responsible for functional T cell differentiation, in the thymus are produced by ________.

Large quantities of ________ are contained in the red pulp of the spleen.

Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label T.

Figure 23.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

When is a hematologic stem cell transplant utilized as a treatment option? What are the risks?

With advancing age, the lymphatic system ________.

Figure 23.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label I.

Compared to blood capillaries, lymphatic capillaries ________.

Figure 23.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

The ________ collects lymph from both sides of the body inferior to the diaphragm.

Immunological surveillance is the function of activated macrophages and which of the following?

Which cell population primarily functions in providing antibody-mediated immunity?

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