Quiz 31: Lymphatic System
Biology
Q 1Q 1
The main difference between the composition of lymph and interstitial fluid and the composition of plasma is the _____ percentage of _____ in lymph and interstitial fluid.
A) lower; proteins
B) higher; proteins
C) lower; fats
D) higher; fats
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A
Q 2Q 2
Which of the following is a true statement?
A) The wall of the lymphatic capillary consists of a multiple layer of flattened endothelial cells.
B) Lymphatic and blood capillary networks are dependent on each other.
C) Lymph from the entire body, except the upper right quadrant, drains eventually into the thoracic duct.
D) The thoracic duct is approximately the same size as the large veins.
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C
Q 3Q 3
Lymph capillaries called lacteals are located in the:
A) spleen.
B) liver.
C) thymus.
D) small intestine.
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D
Q 4Q 4
Lymphatics resemble veins except that lymphatics:
A) have thinner walls.
B) contain more valves.
C) contain lymph nodes located at certain intervals along their course.
D) All of the above are correct.
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Q 5Q 5
All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system except:
A) transporting interstitial fluid back to the bloodstream.
B) providing immunological defenses.
C) transporting absorbed fats from the intestine to the blood.
D) filtering metabolic wastes.
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Q 7Q 7
The thymus undergoes involution during:
A) early childhood.
B) puberty.
C) old age.
D) fetal development.
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Q 8Q 8
Lymph ducts empty into the circulatory system, draining into the:
A) jugular vein.
B) subclavian veins.
C) superior vena cava.
D) inferior vena cava.
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Q 9Q 9
The percentage of the total proteins that leak out of the capillaries into the tissue fluid on a daily basis is:
A) 40%.
B) 50%.
C) 60%.
D) 70%.
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Q 10Q 10
The lymph pressure gradient is established by:
A) breathing movements.
B) skeletal muscle contractions.
C) parasympathetic stimulation.
D) both A and B.
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Q 11Q 11
If lymphatic return is blocked:
A) blood protein concentration soon falls below normal.
B) blood osmotic pressure soon falls below normal.
C) fluid imbalance and death will result.
D) all of the above will occur.
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Q 12Q 12
Lymph flows through the thoracic duct and reenters the general circulation at the rate of about _____ liter(s) per day.
A) 1
B) 0.5
C) 3
D) 5
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Q 13Q 13
Lymph circulation is maintained by all of the following except:
A) the heart.
B) inspiration.
C) skeletal muscle contractions.
D) valves.
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Q 14Q 14
The size of lymph nodes varies from _____ mm to more than _____ mm in diameter.
A) 1; 20
B) 10; 35
C) 20; 45
D) 30; 65
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Q 15Q 15
Which of the following is a lymphokinetic factor?
A) Arterial pulsations
B) Postural changes
C) Passive compression of the body soft tissues
D) All of the above
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Q 16Q 16
Which of the following is a function of lymph nodes?
A) Hematopoiesis
B) Filtration
C) Phagocytosis
D) All of the above
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Q 17Q 17
The lymph nodes located just above the bend of the elbow are called the _____ lymph nodes.
A) inguinal
B) axillary
C) superficial cervical
D) supratrochlear
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Q 18Q 18
The lymph nodes located in the groin are called the:
A) inguinal lymph nodes.
B) axillary lymph nodes.
C) submaxillary group.
D) submental group.
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Q 19Q 19
An infection in the thumb may result in enlargement of the _____ nodes.
A) submental
B) inguinal
C) superficial cervical
D) superficial cubital
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Q 20Q 20
The lymph nodes located in the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle are called the:
A) submental and submaxillary groups.
B) superficial cervical lymph nodes.
C) supratrochlear lymph nodes.
D) superficial cubital lymph nodes.
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Q 21Q 21
The cluster of lymph nodes found in the underarm and upper chest regions is referred to as _____ nodes.
A) superficial cervical
B) inguinal
C) axillary
D) superficial cubital
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Q 22Q 22
A type of blood cell produced by lymph nodes is called a(n):
A) eosinophil.
B) erythrocyte.
C) neutrophil.
D) monocyte.
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Q 23Q 23
The breast-the mammary gland and surrounding tissue-is drained by the:
A) lymphatics that originate in and drain the skin over the breast with the exception of the areola and nipple.
B) lymphatics that originate in and drain the substance of the breast itself, as well as the skin of the areola and nipple.
C) inguinal lymph nodes.
D) Both A and B are correct.
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Q 24Q 24
_____ of the lymph from the breast enters the lymph nodes of the axillary region.
A) Less than 50%
B) Less than 25%
C) More than 85%
D) More than 95%
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Q 25Q 25
The cutaneous lymphatic plexus drains lymph from the:
A) forearm.
B) facial areas.
C) breast.
D) leg.
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Q 26Q 26
In advanced old age, the thymus may be largely replaced by:
A) fat.
B) protein.
C) scar tissue.
D) cartilage.
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Q 27Q 27
The thymus is located in the:
A) right hypochondriac region.
B) left hypochondriac region.
C) mediastinum.
D) neck.
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Q 28Q 28
The size of the thymus is the largest at:
A) birth.
B) 2 years of age.
C) puberty.
D) approximately 25 years of age.
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Q 29Q 29
The tonsils located near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity are called the _____ tonsils.
A) palatine
B) pharyngeal
C) lingual
D) laryngeal
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Q 30Q 30
The tonsils located near the base of the tongue are called the _____ tonsils.
A) palatine
B) pharyngeal
C) lingual
D) laryngeal
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Q 31Q 31
Which of the following is not true of the thymus gland?
A) Relative size is largest in early childhood.
B) It is the primary central organ of the lymphatic system.
C) It functions in the immune mechanism.
D) It functions mostly in adult life.
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Q 32Q 32
The spleen ____ during infectious diseases and ____ in old age.
A) atrophies; hypertrophies
B) hypertrophies; atrophies
C) secretes hormones; stops functioning
D) None of the above is correct.
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Q 33Q 33
The spleen is located in the _____ region.
A) right hypochondriac
B) left hypochondriac
C) epigastric
D) left lumbar
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Q 34Q 34
Which of the following is a function of the thymus?
A) It serves as the final site of lymphocyte development before birth.
B) Soon after birth, it begins to secrete a group of hormones that enable lymphocytes to develop into mature T cells.
C) Soon after birth, it begins to secrete a hormone that actively stimulates the posterior pituitary to release oxytocin.
D) Both A and B are functions of the thymus.
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Q 35Q 35
The part of the lymphatic system that secretes a hormone is the:
A) spleen.
B) thymus.
C) lymph nodes.
D) palatine tonsils.
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Q 36Q 36
The pulp of the spleen and its venous sinuses allow it to store up to _____ ml of blood.
A) 100
B) 150
C) 250
D) 350
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Q 37Q 37
Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?
A) White blood cell destruction
B) Platelet destruction
C) Reservoir for blood
D) Hematopoiesis
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Q 38Q 38
The vast majority of the body's lymph is drained by the _____ duct.
A) right lymphatic
B) left lymphatic
C) thoracic
D) abdominal
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Q 39Q 39
Adenitis is:
A) an infected adenoid.
B) an infected lymph node.
C) tissue swelling.
D) none of the above.
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Q 40Q 40
The lymph nodes perform which of the following functions?
A) Control blood pressure
B) Defense
C) Hematopoiesis
D) Both B and C
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Q 41Q 41
Lymph enters a node via:
A) afferent lymph vessels.
B) efferent lymph vessels.
C) sinuses.
D) trabeculae.
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Q 43Q 43
Relative to the rest of the body, the thymus is largest at _____ years of age.
A) 2
B) 10
C) 20
D) 50
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Q 44Q 44
Peyer patches are isolated nodules of lymph tissue in the:
A) intestinal wall.
B) bronchial tree of the lungs.
C) throat.
D) bladder and urethra.
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Q 45Q 45
The high concentration of protein in the thoracic duct results from the protein-rich lymph that drains from the:
A) skeletal muscle groups.
B) bronchial tree of the lung.
C) liver.
D) Both A and C are correct.
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Q 46Q 46
The cisterna chyli:
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.
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Q 47Q 47
Lacteals:
A) drain into the right lymphatic duct.
B) are the lymphatics in the villi of the small intestines.
C) are able to absorb fat from the digestive system.
D) Both B and C are correct.
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Q 48Q 48
Which of the following is not true of lymph nodes?
A) They are oval or lima bean shaped.
B) They have one afferent vessel.
C) They act as a biological filter.
D) They are divided by trabeculae.
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Q 49Q 49
Which tonsils are known as adenoids when they become swollen?
A) Lingual
B) Sublingual
C) Pharyngeal
D) Palatine
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Q 51Q 51
Which of the following is not part of the lymphatic system?
A) Thymus
B) Spleen
C) Thyroid
D) Peyer patches
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Q 52Q 52
Which of the following is not part of the lymphatic system?
A) Tonsils
B) Bone marrow
C) Liver
D) All of the above are part of the lymphatic system.
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Q 53Q 53
The lymph taken from what location has the highest concentration of protein?
A) Thoracic duct
B) Cisterna chyli
C) Spleen
D) Thymus
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Q 54Q 54
About half of the lymph flowing through the thoracic duct comes from the:
A) liver.
B) small intestine.
C) spleen.
D) Both A and B are correct.
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Q 55Q 55
What structure drains lymph from about three fourths of the body into the subclavian vein?
A) Right lymphatic duct
B) Thoracic duct
C) Cisterna chyli
D) Spleen
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Q 56Q 56
The tonsils found at the base of the eustachian tubes are called:
A) palatine tonsils.
B) tubal tonsils.
C) lingual tonsils.
D) adenoids.
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Q 57Q 57
How are lymphatic capillaries related to the function of the lymphatic system?
A) The wall of the lymphatic capillary consists of a multiple layer of flattened endothelial cells that prevents drainage of blood into the lymphatic system.
B) The lymphatic capillary network allows lymph to flow from the larger-walled capillaries into the vessels with a thin wall diameter.
C) The high degree of permeability of the lymphatic capillary wall permits very large molecules and even particulate matter, which cannot be absorbed into the blood capillary, to be removed from the interstitial space.
D) The thoracic duct is approximately the same size as the large veins and forms an open circuit to drain fluid into the renal system.
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Q 58Q 58
How do the reticuloendothelial cells compare to white blood cells as a defense against infection?
A) Only white blood cells play a role in the body's defense against infection.
B) There is no comparison between these two types of cells; reticuloendothelial cells are in the lymphatic system and the white blood cells are part of the circulatory system.
C) Reticuloendothelial cells (macrophages) lining the spleen remove microorganisms from the blood and destroy them by phagocytosis in a fashion similar to that of white blood cells.
D) Reticuloendothelial cells (macrophages) lining the spleen prevent microorganisms from entering the blood in a similar fashion as do white blood cells, thus preventing infection.
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Q 59Q 59
Which would you predict would occur if a disease blocked the flow of lymph?
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.
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Q 60Q 60
How would muscle contraction affect lymphokinetic action?
A) There is no association between muscle contraction and lymphokinetic action.
B) A decreased flow of lymph that occurs with increased physical activity helps return fluid to the cardiovascular system.
C) Contraction of the smooth muscle in the thoracic vessel walls prohibits lymphatic vessels from pulsing rhythmically and, thus, helps to keep lymph from moving from one valved segment to the next.
D) Increased external pressure from muscle contraction also increases lymphatic pressure, which results in keeping lymph moving in only one direction.
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Q 61Q 61
Why is having an understanding of the lymphatic drainage of the breast important in formulating the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer?
A) A single cell of a primary cancer tumor can spread to other areas of the body through the lymphatic system and cause metastasis.
B) Removing the cancer can stop drainage of blood from the tumor and increase the flow of drainage of lymph from the breast area.
C) The lymphatic drainage will start to clot and decrease further lymphatic drainage.
D) The cancerous breast tissue will decrease lymphatic drainage, thus inhibiting the spreading of the tumor cells.
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Q 62Q 62
A person with thymus malfunction would:
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.
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Q 63Q 63
Which best describes the mechanism involved with the central movement, or flow, of lymph?
A) Movement is caused by gravity.
B) Lymph flow is caused by relaxation of the skeletal muscles.
C) Lymph flow in the body is the result of contracting skeletal muscles.
D) Lymph flow is caused by the contraction of blood vessels.
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Q 64Q 64
Michael, a 43-year-old man, was in a serious car accident. He has a rigid and tender left hypochondrium region. His blood pressure is dropping, and he is in pain. What organ might be involved in this injury?
A) Kidney
B) Liver
C) Pancreas
D) Spleen
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Q 65Q 65
The two most important functions of the lymphatic system are immunity and the maintenance of fluid balance in the internal environment.
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Q 68Q 68
Besides fluid balance and immunity, the lymphatic system plays an important role in the absorption of lipids.
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Q 69Q 69
The lymphatic system is actually a specialized component of the circulatory system because it consists of a moving fluid derived from the blood and tissue fluid and a group of vessels that return the fluid to the blood.
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Q 77Q 77
Lymphatic capillaries (called lacteals) in the small intestine are important in the absorption of fats.
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Q 83Q 83
Lymphatic capillaries and blood capillaries both play important roles in the absorption of proteins from tissue spaces.
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Q 84Q 84
Activities that result in central movement, or flow, of lymph are called lymphokinetic actions.
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Q 90Q 90
When an infection is present, germinal centers form and the lymph node begins to release lymphocytes; some become antibody-producing plasma cells.
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Q 93Q 93
The supratrochlear lymph nodes are located in the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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Q 96Q 96
The lymphatic tissue of lymph nodes serves as the site of the final stages of maturation for some types of lymphocytes and monocytes that have migrated from the bone marrow.
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Q 100Q 100
The breast-the mammary gland and the surrounding tissues-is drained by six sets of lymphatic vessels.
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Q 101Q 101
Axillary node enlargement may be a sign that breast cancer cells have spread to the nodes.
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Q 104Q 104
The fetal thymus forms immature lymphocytes, which then move to the bone marrow for the final stages of lymphocyte development before birth.
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Q 105Q 105
The thymus plays an important role in "seeding" other lymphatic tissue such as the spleen and lymph nodes with lymphocytes.
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Q 106Q 106
The size of the spleen is relatively constant in different individuals, regardless of sex or age.
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Q 109Q 109
Anastomoses are not characteristic of lymphatic vessels, and therefore a malignant tumor in one breast cannot spread to the other breast.
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Q 110Q 110
Thymosin enables lymphocytes to develop into mature T cells, which attack foreign or abnormal cells.
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Q 111Q 111
Lymphedema, a swelling of the tissues of the extremities, may be treated by diuretics, bed rest, and elevation of the involved extremities.
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Q 113Q 113
Patients with immunodeficiencies such as AIDS often develop a malignancy of lymphoid tissue.
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Q 114Q 114
Lymphatic capillaries that operate in the villi of the small intestine are called lacteals.
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Q 119Q 119
Activities that result in the flow of lymph are breathing movements and skeletal muscle contractions.
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Q 120Q 120
The hilus is a small depression on a lymph node from which the efferent lymph vessel exists.
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Q 122Q 122
Removal of the spleen will most likely render a patient ill for the rest of his or her life.
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Q 123Q 123
More than 85% of the lymph from the breast enters lymph nodes at the lateral edge of the sternum.
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Q 125Q 125
The spleen's two functions are defense against foreign microorganisms and provision of a blood reservoir.
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Q 126Q 126
Almost all of the interstitial fluid filtered out by the capillaries enters the lymphatic system.
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Q 127Q 127
A large amount of interstitial fluid that collects in the tissue and causes swelling is called edema.
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Q 131Q 131
The tunica media of lymph vessels is similar to that of veins except the lymph vessels have no smooth muscle.
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Q 133Q 133
The "beaded" appearance of lymph vessels is caused by bands of smooth muscle tissue surrounding the vessel.
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Q 134Q 134
The high degree of permeability of lymphatic capillaries allows particulate matter to enter the capillary.
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Q 136Q 136
Even though the lymphatic system has no single muscular pump like the heart, lymph flows at about the same speed as blood.
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Q 137Q 137
The lymphatic system returns about 3 liters of lymph back to the blood each day by consistently returning about 125 ml per hour.
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Q 139Q 139
One function of the lymph node is to slow down the flow of lymph so that microorganisms and particulate matter can be phagocytized.
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Q 140Q 140
The thymus gland is a primary organ of the lymphatic system with an epithelial framework structure similar to that of the spleen.
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Q 143Q 143
The highest concentration of protein in the lymphatic system is found in the cisterna chyli.
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Q 144Q 144
About half the lymph that passes through the thoracic duct comes from the liver and the small intestine.
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Q 146Q 146
The larger lymph vessels are made up of three layers of tissue, just as the veins and arteries are in the circulatory system.
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Q 147Q 147
Like most other structures in the body, lymph vessels have the capacity for repair or regeneration when damaged.
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Q 148Q 148
Lymph from the lips, nose, and teeth drains through the submental and submandibular lymph nodes.
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Q 153Q 153
Small aggregates on lymphatic tissue are found throughout the body, especially in connective and muscle tissue.
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Q 156Q 156
Although the thymus is at its largest size at puberty, its largest size relative to the rest of the body occurs at age 2.
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Q 158Q 158
Lymph containing chyle is equally likely to be found in either the thoracic duct or the right lymphatic duct.
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Q 159Q 159
Lymph nodes are made of lymphatic tissue while lymph glands are actually made of epithelial glandular tissue.
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Q 161Q 161
The sets of tonsils that surround the throat form what is called the laryngeal lymphoid ring.
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Q 165Q 165
The medullary tissue in the thymus is composed of large spherical structures called thymic corpuscles.
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Q 166Q 166
The spleen is located in the right hypochondrium just below the diaphragm and above the kidney.
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Q 167Q 167
Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes.
a.In the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle
b.In the floor of the mouth
c.In the groin
d.Just above the bend of the elbow
e.Clustered deep within the underarm and upper chest regions
-Inguinal lymph nodes
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Q 168Q 168
Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes.
a.In the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle
b.In the floor of the mouth
c.In the groin
d.Just above the bend of the elbow
e.Clustered deep within the underarm and upper chest regions
-Submaxillary group
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Q 169Q 169
Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes.
a.In the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle
b.In the floor of the mouth
c.In the groin
d.Just above the bend of the elbow
e.Clustered deep within the underarm and upper chest regions
-Axillary lymph nodes
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Q 170Q 170
Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes.
a.In the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle
b.In the floor of the mouth
c.In the groin
d.Just above the bend of the elbow
e.Clustered deep within the underarm and upper chest regions
-Superficial cervical lymph nodes
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Q 171Q 171
Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes.
a.In the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle
b.In the floor of the mouth
c.In the groin
d.Just above the bend of the elbow
e.Clustered deep within the underarm and upper chest regions
-Superficial cubital lymph nodes
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Q 172Q 172
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Duct through which most of the lymph is returned to the blood
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Q 173Q 173
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Small, oval-shaped or bean-shaped structures that can be as small as 1 mm
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Q 174Q 174
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Isolated nodules of lymphatic tissue in the intestinal wall
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Q 175Q 175
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Fluid that is filtered before being returned to the blood
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Q 176Q 176
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Fluid that fills the spaces between cells
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Q 177Q 177
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Duct that carries only about one fourth of the lymph back to the blood
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Q 178Q 178
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Structure that has functions that include hematopoiesis and destruction of red blood cells and platelets
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Q 179Q 179
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Lymphoid tissue that forms a protective ring around the mouth and back of the throat
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Q 180Q 180
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Structure that goes through involution as we age
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Q 181Q 181
Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Structure in the abdominal cavity that is the origin of the thoracic duct
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Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
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
-Part of the structure of the thymus gland
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Discuss the potential physiological effect that could result if blood proteins that escaped from the capillaries remained in the interstitial fluids without being returned to the blood.
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Q 186Q 186
Compare and contrast mechanisms for the movement of lymph through lymphatic vessels with the movement of blood through veins.
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Q 187Q 187
Discuss the role lymphatic vessels and nodes can play in handling the healing process when swelling and infection are present.
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Why is having an understanding of the lymphatic drainage of the breast important in formulating the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer?
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Q 189Q 189
What is the clinical significance of the anastomoses that occur between superficial lymphatics from both breasts across the middle line?
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Describe the structure of a lymph node, and explain what happens when lymph passes through it.
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Q 194Q 194
Name and describe the two main lymphatic ducts of the body. What area of the body is drained by each? What is the cisterna chyli?
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Q 195Q 195
Baby Ruth was born without a thymus gland. Immediate plans were made to perform a transplant. In the meantime, Baby Ruth was placed in strict isolation. Even her parents were not allowed to touch her. Why was she placed in the isolation unit?
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Michael, a 43-year-old man, was in a serious car accident. He has a rigid and tender left hypochondriac region. His blood pressure is dropping, and he is in pain. What organ might be involved in this injury, and if it is involved, what treatment would be necessary?
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