Question 1

Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate,volume,and ability to change.

Accepted Answer

Lymph transport is sporadic and much slo

Question 2

Name the tonsils and state their body locations.

Accepted Answer

Palatine tonsils are located on either s

Question 3

Antibodies that act against a particular foreign substance are released by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph nodes 
B)  plasma cells 
C)  T lymphocytes 
D)  medullary cords 
A)  lymph nodes 
B)  plasma cells 
C)  T lymphocytes 
D)  medullary cords

Question 4

Figure 20.2
Using Figure 20.2, match the following:
-Efferent vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) C 
C) E 
D) A 
A) D 
B) C 
C) E 
D) A

Question 5

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine tonsils 
B)  islets of Langerhans 
C)  lingual tonsils 
D)  Peyer's patches 
A)  palatine tonsils 
B)  islets of Langerhans 
C)  lingual tonsils 
D)  Peyer's patches

Question 6

Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Small secondary lymphoid organs,which cluster along lymphatic vessels,are termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph follicles 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  lymphatics 
D)  lacteals 
A)  lymph follicles 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  lymphatics 
D)  lacteals

Question 8

Tonsils have blind-ended structures called ________ that trap bacteria and particulate matter.

Accepted Answer

A)  tonsillar crypts 
B)  germinal centers 
C)  tonsillar corpuscles 
D)  lymphoid follicles 
A)  tonsillar crypts 
B)  germinal centers 
C)  tonsillar corpuscles 
D)  lymphoid follicles

Question 9

Describe the mechanisms by which lymphatic fluid is moved through the lymphatics.

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic fluid is moved through the lym

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a method that maintains lymph flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle contraction 
B)  breathing 
C)  capillary smooth muscle contraction 
D)  valves in lymph vessel walls 
A)  skeletal muscle contraction 
B)  breathing 
C)  capillary smooth muscle contraction 
D)  valves in lymph vessel walls

Question 11

When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors,the result is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal in the limb to the blockage 
B)  abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region 
C)  shrinkage of tissues distal in the limb to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph 
D)  severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb 
A)  increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal in the limb to the blockage 
B)  abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region 
C)  shrinkage of tissues distal in the limb to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph 
D)  severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb

Question 12

The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not DIRECTLY fight antigens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph nodes 
B)  lymph 
C)  lymphatic vessels 
D)  erythrocytes 
A)  lymph nodes 
B)  lymph 
C)  lymphatic vessels 
D)  erythrocytes

Question 14

There are more efferent lymphatic vessels leaving a lymph node than there are afferent vessels entering a lymph node.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  afferent lymphatic vessels 
B)  efferent lymphatic vessels 
C)  the cortical sinus 
D)  the subcapsular sinus 
A)  afferent lymphatic vessels 
B)  efferent lymphatic vessels 
C)  the cortical sinus 
D)  the subcapsular sinus

Question 16

Lymphocytes can develop and mature in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen 
B)  tonsils 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  red bone marrow 
A)  spleen 
B)  tonsils 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  red bone marrow

Question 17

Figure 20.2
Using Figure 20.2, match the following:
-Medullary cord.

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) C 
C) E 
D) A 
A) D 
B) C 
C) E 
D) A

Question 18

Figure 20.1
Using Figure 20.1, match the following:
-Entrance of thoracic duct into subclavian vein.

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) B 
C) A 
D) C 
E) E 
A) D 
B) B 
C) A 
D) C 
E) E

Question 19

Select the correct statement about lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  The two main types are T cells and macrophages. 
B)  T cells are the precursors of B cells. 
C)  T cells are the only form of lymphocyte found in lymphoid tissue. 
D)  B cells produce plasma cells, which secrete antibodies into the blood. 
A)  The two main types are T cells and macrophages. 
B)  T cells are the precursors of B cells. 
C)  T cells are the only form of lymphocyte found in lymphoid tissue. 
D)  B cells produce plasma cells, which secrete antibodies into the blood.

Question 20

List the functions of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

The spleen's main functions are to remov

Exam 20: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate,volume,and ability to change.

Name the tonsils and state their body locations.

Antibodies that act against a particular foreign substance are released by ________.

Figure 20.2 Using Figure 20.2, match the following: -Efferent vessels.

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to proteins.

Small secondary lymphoid organs,which cluster along lymphatic vessels,are termed ________.

Tonsils have blind-ended structures called ________ that trap bacteria and particulate matter.

Describe the mechanisms by which lymphatic fluid is moved through the lymphatics.

Which of the following is NOT a method that maintains lymph flow?

When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors,the result is ________.

The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not DIRECTLY fight antigens.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lymphatic system?

There are more efferent lymphatic vessels leaving a lymph node than there are afferent vessels entering a lymph node.

Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________.

Lymphocytes can develop and mature in the ________.

Figure 20.2 Using Figure 20.2, match the following: -Medullary cord.

Figure 20.1 Using Figure 20.1, match the following: -Entrance of thoracic duct into subclavian vein.

Select the correct statement about lymphocytes.

List the functions of the spleen.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Pregnancy and Human Development

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