Question 1

Why is having an understanding of the lymphatic drainage of the breast important in formulating the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Having an understanding of the lymphatic

Question 2

In advanced old age, the thymus may be largely replaced by:

Accepted Answer

A) fat. 
B) protein. 
C) scar tissue. 
D) cartilage. 
A) fat. 
B) protein. 
C) scar tissue. 
D) cartilage.

Question 3

The size of lymph nodes varies from _____ mm to more than _____ mm in diameter.

Accepted Answer

A) 1; 20 
B) 10; 35 
C) 20; 45 
D) 30; 65 
A) 1; 20 
B) 10; 35 
C) 20; 45 
D) 30; 65

Question 4

There are between 10 to 15 axillary lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The majority of lymph from the breast enters the axillary lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-Structure that goes through involution as we age

Accepted Answer

A) Tonsils 
B) Spleen 
C) Lymph node 
D) Cisterna chyli 
E) Lymph
F)Thoracic duct
G)Thymus
H)Right lymphatic duct
I)Peyer patches
J)Hassall corpuscles
K)Interstitial fluid 
A) Tonsils 
B) Spleen 
C) Lymph node 
D) Cisterna chyli 
E) Lymph
F)Thoracic duct
G)Thymus
H)Right lymphatic duct
I)Peyer patches
J)Hassall corpuscles
K)Interstitial fluid

Question 7

The spleen is located in the right hypochondrium just below the diaphragm and above the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The thymus gland is a primary organ of the lymphatic system with an epithelial framework structure similar to that of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There are four sets of tonsils: the lingual, palatine, pharyngeal, and tubal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lymph nodes may range from 1 mm to more than 20 mm in diameter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The thymus is located in the:

Accepted Answer

A) right hypochondriac region. 
B) left hypochondriac region. 
C) mediastinum. 
D) neck. 
A) right hypochondriac region. 
B) left hypochondriac region. 
C) mediastinum. 
D) neck.

Question 12

The "beaded" appearance of lymph vessels is caused by bands of smooth muscle tissue surrounding the vessel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which would you predict would occur if a disease blocked the flow of lymph?

Accepted Answer

A) Lymphokinesis would increase. 
B) Hematopoiesis would not occur. 
C) The liver might become enlarged or lymphedema may occur. 
D) The affected extremity would begin to shrink and become useless. 
A) Lymphokinesis would increase. 
B) Hematopoiesis would not occur. 
C) The liver might become enlarged or lymphedema may occur. 
D) The affected extremity would begin to shrink and become useless.

Question 14

A person with thymus malfunction would:

Accepted Answer

A) produce fewer B cells, thus reducing the effectiveness of the immune system. 
B) experience an inhibition of thymosin, thus creating an increased number of macrophages in the body. 
C) produce more T cells, thus reducing the effectiveness of the immune system. 
D) produce fewer T cells, thus reducing the effectiveness of the immune system. 
A) produce fewer B cells, thus reducing the effectiveness of the immune system. 
B) experience an inhibition of thymosin, thus creating an increased number of macrophages in the body. 
C) produce more T cells, thus reducing the effectiveness of the immune system. 
D) produce fewer T cells, thus reducing the effectiveness of the immune system.

Question 15

The spleen removes imperfect platelets from the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The cisterna chyli:

Accepted Answer

A) originates in the right lymphatic duct. 
B) originates in the thoracic duct. 
C) is the storage area for hormones made by the thymus gland. 
D) filters the chyle coming from the small intestine. 
A) originates in the right lymphatic duct. 
B) originates in the thoracic duct. 
C) is the storage area for hormones made by the thymus gland. 
D) filters the chyle coming from the small intestine.

Exam 31: Lymphatic System

Why is having an understanding of the lymphatic drainage of the breast important in formulating the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer?

In advanced old age, the thymus may be largely replaced by:

The size of lymph nodes varies from _____ mm to more than _____ mm in diameter.

There are between 10 to 15 axillary lymph nodes.

The majority of lymph from the breast enters the axillary lymph nodes.

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description. -Structure that goes through involution as we age

The spleen is located in the right hypochondrium just below the diaphragm and above the kidney.

The thymus gland is a primary organ of the lymphatic system with an epithelial framework structure similar to that of the spleen.

There are four sets of tonsils: the lingual, palatine, pharyngeal, and tubal.

Lymph nodes may range from 1 mm to more than 20 mm in diameter.

The thymus is located in the:

The "beaded" appearance of lymph vessels is caused by bands of smooth muscle tissue surrounding the vessel.

Which would you predict would occur if a disease blocked the flow of lymph?

A person with thymus malfunction would:

The spleen removes imperfect platelets from the blood.

The cisterna chyli:

Organization of the Body

Homeostasis

Chemistry of Life

Biomolecules

Cell Structure

Cell Function

Cell Growth and Development

Introduction to Tissues

Tissue Types

Skin

Skeletal Tissues

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Muscle Contraction

Nervous System Cells

Nerve Signaling

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

General Senses

Special Senses

Endocrine Regulation

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels

Circulation of the Blood

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Stress

Respiratory Tract

Ventilation

Gas Exchange Transport

Upper Digestive Tract

Lower Digestive Tract

Digestion and Absorption

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Growth, Development, and Aging

Genetics and Heredity

Filters

The size of lymph nodes varies from _ mm to more than _ mm in diameter.