Question 1

Lymph node dissection is most likely to cause

Accepted Answer

A) Edema 
B) Hypoxemia 
C) Ischemia 
D) Thrombosis 
A) Edema 
B) Hypoxemia 
C) Ischemia 
D) Thrombosis

Question 2

Which of the following is true about lymph? It is

Accepted Answer

A) absorbed by lymphatic capillaries from the interstitium. 
B) filtered by the lymphatic capillaries into the interstitium. 
C) secreted by the subclavian veins into the large lymphatic ducts. 
D) synthesized and stored within the lymph nodes. 
A) absorbed by lymphatic capillaries from the interstitium. 
B) filtered by the lymphatic capillaries into the interstitium. 
C) secreted by the subclavian veins into the large lymphatic ducts. 
D) synthesized and stored within the lymph nodes.

Question 3

A person has a severe streptococcal pharyngitis (sore throat).He is most likely to develop

Accepted Answer

A) hypertrophied thymus gland. 
B) cervical lymphoma. 
C) enlarged inguinal lymph nodes. 
D) painful cervical lymph nodes. 
A) hypertrophied thymus gland. 
B) cervical lymphoma. 
C) enlarged inguinal lymph nodes. 
D) painful cervical lymph nodes.

Question 4

The lymphatic circulation

Accepted Answer

A) is most closely associated with the venous side of the circulation. 
B) accompanies the aorta and its branches. 
C) is concerned with the transport of oxygen. 
D) plays a vital role in hemostasis. 
A) is most closely associated with the venous side of the circulation. 
B) accompanies the aorta and its branches. 
C) is concerned with the transport of oxygen. 
D) plays a vital role in hemostasis.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

The spleen,thymus gland,tonsils,and lymph nodes are

Accepted Answer

A) confined to the thoracic cavity. 
B) lymphoid organs. 
C) primarily concerned with hematopoiesis. 
D) concerned only with phagocytosis. 
A) confined to the thoracic cavity. 
B) lymphoid organs. 
C) primarily concerned with hematopoiesis. 
D) concerned only with phagocytosis.

Question 8

Lymph is

Accepted Answer

A) pumped by the left heart into the systemic circulation. 
B) formed when fluid is filtered across the subclavian veins into the tissue spaces. 
C) formed from tissue fluid. 
D) red,like blood. 
A) pumped by the left heart into the systemic circulation. 
B) formed when fluid is filtered across the subclavian veins into the tissue spaces. 
C) formed from tissue fluid. 
D) red,like blood.

Question 9

A young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.She is most apt to have

Accepted Answer

A) a sentinel node biopsy before the mastectomy is performed. 
B) a sentinel node biopsy after breast reconstruction surgery. 
C) the sentinel node radiated during the mastectomy surgical procedure. 
D) a mastectomy and excision of all axillary lymph nodes; only then is the sentinel node biopsied. 
A) a sentinel node biopsy before the mastectomy is performed. 
B) a sentinel node biopsy after breast reconstruction surgery. 
C) the sentinel node radiated during the mastectomy surgical procedure. 
D) a mastectomy and excision of all axillary lymph nodes; only then is the sentinel node biopsied.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

Elephantiasis is

Accepted Answer

A) CO = HR× SV× pulse pressure. 
B) caused by the destruction of valves within the lymphatic vessels. 
C) edema formation in response to impaired lymphatic drainage. 
D) caused by the removal of the spleen. 
A) CO = HR× SV× pulse pressure. 
B) caused by the destruction of valves within the lymphatic vessels. 
C) edema formation in response to impaired lymphatic drainage. 
D) caused by the removal of the spleen.

Question 14

Red pulp and white pulp

Accepted Answer

A) compose splenic tissue. 
B) synthesize clotting factors. 
C) secrete red and white blood cells in the adult. 
D) are only found in the fetal liver. 
A) compose splenic tissue. 
B) synthesize clotting factors. 
C) secrete red and white blood cells in the adult. 
D) are only found in the fetal liver.

Question 15

If proteins are allowed to accumulate in the interstitial space,they will

Accepted Answer

A) dehydrate the tissue space. 
B) block or clog the capillary pores. 
C) "hold water" and cause edema. 
D) act as antigens and cause an allergic reaction. 
A) dehydrate the tissue space. 
B) block or clog the capillary pores. 
C) "hold water" and cause edema. 
D) act as antigens and cause an allergic reaction.

Question 16

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 17

The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct empty into the

Accepted Answer

A) jugular vein. 
B) inferior vena cava. 
C) portal vein. 
D) subclavian veins. 
A) jugular vein. 
B) inferior vena cava. 
C) portal vein. 
D) subclavian veins.

Question 18

Where does lymph originally come from?

Accepted Answer

A) Spleen 
B) Thoracic duct 
C) Interstitium 
D) Lymph nodes 
A) Spleen 
B) Thoracic duct 
C) Interstitium 
D) Lymph nodes

Exam 20: Lymphatic System

Lymph node dissection is most likely to cause

Which of the following is true about lymph? It is

A person has a severe streptococcal pharyngitis (sore throat).He is most likely to develop

The lymphatic circulation

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

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

The spleen,thymus gland,tonsils,and lymph nodes are

Lymph is

A young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.She is most apt to have

The spleen

With which of the following is MALT least associated?

The inguinal lymph nodes

Elephantiasis is

Red pulp and white pulp

If proteins are allowed to accumulate in the interstitial space,they will

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

The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct empty into the

Where does lymph originally come from?

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