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

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Question #1
Red marrow is found within
A.   compact bone canals.
B.   spaces within spongy bone.
C.   all osseous tissue of the appendicular skeleton.
D.   the large cavities contained within the shafts of long bone.
Question #2
Lymph contains protein.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Of the lymphatic trunks, which ones drain lymph from deep thoracic structures?
A.   Bronchomediastinal trunks
B.   Intestinal trunks
C.   Jugular trunks
D.   Lumbar trunks
E.   Subclavian trunks
Question #4
The lymphatic system's two main functions are to assist in
A.   neural support and blood sugar control.
B.   endocrine function and neural support.
C.   immunity and fluid balance.
D.   removal of fats from the blood and inflammatory responses.
E.   blood cell production and endocrine function.
Question #5
Because lymphatic vessels have three tunics (intima, media, and externa) and valves, they structurally resemble
A.   arteries.
B.   capillaries.
C.   arterioles.
D.   veins.
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.   No exceptions; all are true of lymph nodes.
D.   They filter lymph.
E.   They contain macrophages.
Question #7
Although they are not a site of lymphocyte formation, ________ lymphatic structures provide sites where immune responses are initiated.
A.   secondary
B.   primary
C.   hemopoietic
D.   red marrow
Question #8
Lymphatic nodules consist of
A.   lymphatic cells, extracellular matrix, and an incomplete connective tissue capsule.
B.   afferent vessels, efferent vessels, a cortex, and medulla.
C.   crypts, trabeculae, and Reed-Sternberg cells.
D.   a hilum that is located intermediate to two lobules.
E.   central arteries and monocytes.
Question #9
Lymphatic capillaries
A.   include layers of smooth muscle for peristalsis.
B.   originate as closed-ended tubes associated with blood capillary networks.
C.   cannot be discerned structurally from cardiovascular system capillaries.
D.   concentrate lymph prior to passing it to larger lymphatic vessels.
E.   filter lymph.
Question #10
Which is not correct regarding the white pulp of the spleen?
A.   Its cells include T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes, and macrophages.
B.   It contains a central artery.
C.   It serves as a blood reservoir.
D.   Its cells are arranged in clusters that are circular in shape.
Question #11
Which are not tonsils?
A.   Pharyngeal tonsils
B.   Palatine tonsils
C.   Adenoids
D.   Palatoglossal tonsils
E.   Lingual tonsils
Question #12
The hilum of the spleen is part of its
A.   concave posterolateral border.
B.   concave anteromedial border.
C.   convex posterolateral border.
D.   convex anteromedial border.
Question #13
Fluid collected in lacteals will be carried in ________ trunks.
A.   lumbar
B.   bronchomediastinal
C.   thoracic
D.   intestinal
Question #14
This figure shows a lymph node and its components. The region indicated by number 1 is a
A.   medullary cord.
B.   germinal center.
C.   cortical sinus.
D.   mantle zone.
E.   medullary sinus.
Question #15
Which fluid does lymph most closely resemble?
A.   Blood plasma
B.   Whole blood
C.   Intracellular fluid
D.   Interstitial fluid
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.   In removing the breast, the blood supply to the nodes is removed and they will inevitably cease to function.
C.   The nerves that supply the axillary lymph nodes are often cut during the breast surgery.
D.   The axillary lymph nodes receive lymph from the breast and may contain cancer cells.
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.   white pulp.
C.   thymic lobule.
D.   lymph node medulla.
Question #18
The central nervous system contains a dense network of lymphatic capillaries.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #19
A lymphatic capillary that picks up dietary lipids in the small intestine is called a(n)
A.   lacteal.
B.   cisterna chyli.
C.   trabeculum.
D.   afferent lymphatic vessel.
E.   efferent lymphatic vessel.
Question #20
Where do T-lymphocytes mature?
A.   Spleen
B.   White bone marrow
C.   Thyroid gland
D.   Tonsils
E.   Thymus gland

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