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.   all osseous tissue of the appendicular skeleton.
C.   the large cavities contained within the shafts of long bone.
D.   compact bone canals.
Question #2
Lymph contains protein.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Of the lymphatic trunks, which ones drain lymph from deep thoracic structures?
A.   Subclavian trunks
B.   Jugular trunks
C.   Intestinal trunks
D.   Lumbar trunks
E.   Bronchomediastinal trunks
Question #4
The lymphatic system's two main functions are to assist in
A.   neural support and blood sugar control.
B.   immunity and fluid balance.
C.   blood cell production and endocrine function.
D.   endocrine function and neural support.
E.   removal of fats from the blood and inflammatory responses.
Question #5
Because lymphatic vessels have three tunics (intima, media, and externa) and valves, they structurally resemble
A.   veins.
B.   arteries.
C.   arterioles.
D.   capillaries.
Question #6
Which is not correct regarding lymph nodes?
A.   They contain strands of lymphatic cells supported by medullary cords.
B.   They contain macrophages.
C.   They filter lymph.
D.   They are drained by efferent lymphatic vessels.
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.   secondary
B.   hemopoietic
C.   red marrow
D.   primary
Question #8
Lymphatic nodules consist of
A.   lymphatic cells, extracellular matrix, and an incomplete connective tissue capsule.
B.   a hilum that is located intermediate to two lobules.
C.   central arteries and monocytes.
D.   afferent vessels, efferent vessels, a cortex, and medulla.
E.   crypts, trabeculae, and Reed-Sternberg cells.
Question #9
Lymphatic capillaries
A.   cannot be discerned structurally from cardiovascular system capillaries.
B.   concentrate lymph prior to passing it to larger lymphatic vessels.
C.   include layers of smooth muscle for peristalsis.
D.   originate as closed-ended tubes associated with blood capillary networks.
E.   filter lymph.
Question #10
Which is not correct regarding the white pulp of the spleen?
A.   Its cells are arranged in clusters that are circular in shape.
B.   It serves as a blood reservoir.
C.   Its cells include T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes, and macrophages.
D.   It contains a central artery.
Question #11
Which are not tonsils?
A.   Lingual tonsils
B.   Pharyngeal tonsils
C.   Palatine tonsils
D.   Palatoglossal tonsils
E.   Adenoids
Question #12
The hilum of the spleen is part of its
A.   convex anteromedial border.
B.   concave anteromedial border.
C.   concave posterolateral border.
D.   convex posterolateral border.
Question #13
Fluid collected in lacteals will be carried in ________ trunks.
A.   thoracic
B.   intestinal
C.   bronchomediastinal
D.   lumbar
Question #14
This figure shows a lymph node and its components. The region indicated by number 1 is a
A.   cortical sinus.
B.   medullary cord.
C.   mantle zone.
D.   germinal center.
E.   medullary sinus.
Question #15
Which fluid does lymph most closely resemble?
A.   Interstitial fluid
B.   Blood plasma
C.   Intracellular fluid
D.   Whole blood
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 nerves that supply the axillary lymph nodes are often cut during the breast surgery.
C.   In removing the breast, the blood supply to the nodes is removed and they will inevitably cease to function.
D.   With the removal of the breast, there is no further need for lymph drainage and filtering in that part of the body.
E.   The axillary lymph nodes receive lymph from the breast and may contain cancer cells.
Question #17
Another name for a lymphatic follicle is a
A.   thymic lobule.
B.   lymph node medulla.
C.   white pulp.
D.   lymphatic nodule.
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.   afferent lymphatic vessel.
B.   cisterna chyli.
C.   lacteal.
D.   trabeculum.
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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