Biology 2060 - Anatomy and Physiology II » Summer 2020 » Lymphatic System Quiz

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Question #1
Red marrow is found within
A.   spaces within spongy bone.
B.   compact bone canals.
C.   the large cavities contained within the shafts of long bone.
D.   all osseous tissue of the appendicular skeleton.
Question #2
Lymph contains protein.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Of the lymphatic trunks, which ones drain lymph from deep thoracic structures?
A.   Jugular trunks
B.   Subclavian trunks
C.   Intestinal trunks
D.   Bronchomediastinal trunks
E.   Lumbar trunks
Question #4
The lymphatic system's two main functions are to assist in
A.   immunity and fluid balance.
B.   removal of fats from the blood and inflammatory responses.
C.   blood cell production and endocrine function.
D.   neural support and blood sugar control.
E.   endocrine function and neural support.
Question #5
Because lymphatic vessels have three tunics (intima, media, and externa) and valves, they structurally resemble
A.   arteries.
B.   arterioles.
C.   veins.
D.   capillaries.
Question #6
Which is not correct regarding lymph nodes?
A.   They contain strands of lymphatic cells supported by medullary cords.
B.   They are drained by efferent lymphatic vessels.
C.   They filter lymph.
D.   They contain macrophages.
E.   No exceptions; all are true of lymph nodes.
Question #7
Although they are not a site of lymphocyte formation, ________ lymphatic structures provide sites where immune responses are initiated.
A.   red marrow
B.   hemopoietic
C.   secondary
D.   primary
Question #8
Lymphatic nodules consist of
A.   crypts, trabeculae, and Reed-Sternberg cells.
B.   afferent vessels, efferent vessels, a cortex, and medulla.
C.   a hilum that is located intermediate to two lobules.
D.   lymphatic cells, extracellular matrix, and an incomplete connective tissue capsule.
E.   central arteries and monocytes.
Question #9
Lymphatic capillaries
A.   originate as closed-ended tubes associated with blood capillary networks.
B.   concentrate lymph prior to passing it to larger lymphatic vessels.
C.   cannot be discerned structurally from cardiovascular system capillaries.
D.   filter lymph.
E.   include layers of smooth muscle for peristalsis.
Question #10
Which is not correct regarding the white pulp of the spleen?
A.   It serves as a blood reservoir.
B.   It contains a central artery.
C.   Its cells include T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes, and macrophages.
D.   Its cells are arranged in clusters that are circular in shape.
Question #11
Which are not tonsils?
A.   Lingual tonsils
B.   Palatoglossal tonsils
C.   Pharyngeal tonsils
D.   Palatine tonsils
E.   Adenoids
Question #12
The hilum of the spleen is part of its
A.   concave posterolateral border.
B.   convex anteromedial border.
C.   concave anteromedial border.
D.   convex posterolateral border.
Question #13
Fluid collected in lacteals will be carried in ________ trunks.
A.   lumbar
B.   bronchomediastinal
C.   intestinal
D.   thoracic
Question #14
This figure shows a lymph node and its components. The region indicated by number 1 is a
A.   mantle zone.
B.   cortical sinus.
C.   medullary cord.
D.   medullary sinus.
E.   germinal center.
Question #15
Which fluid does lymph most closely resemble?
A.   Whole blood
B.   Interstitial fluid
C.   Intracellular fluid
D.   Blood plasma
Question #16
When women with breast cancer undergo surgery to remove the tumor or the entire breast, the axillary lymph nodes are often removed as well. Why?
A.   It is impossible to remove the breast without physically damaging the lymph nodes.
B.   The axillary lymph nodes receive lymph from the breast and may contain cancer cells.
C.   In removing the breast, the blood supply to the nodes is removed and they will inevitably cease to function.
D.   The nerves that supply the axillary lymph nodes are often cut during the breast surgery.
E.   With the removal of the breast, there is no further need for lymph drainage and filtering in that part of the body.
Question #17
Another name for a lymphatic follicle is a
A.   lymphatic nodule.
B.   lymph node medulla.
C.   thymic lobule.
D.   white pulp.
Question #18
The central nervous system contains a dense network of lymphatic capillaries.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #19
A lymphatic capillary that picks up dietary lipids in the small intestine is called a(n)
A.   efferent lymphatic vessel.
B.   cisterna chyli.
C.   afferent lymphatic vessel.
D.   trabeculum.
E.   lacteal.
Question #20
Where do T-lymphocytes mature?
A.   Tonsils
B.   Thyroid gland
C.   White bone marrow
D.   Spleen
E.   Thymus gland

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