Question 1

The cell population of the white pulp ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   occupies primarily the visceral surface of the organ
B)   includes lymphocytes
C)   releases red blood cells into the lymphatic vessels
D)   includes all of the normal components of the circulating blood
E)   includes microgliaF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Deep lymphatic vessels are found ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   in the walls of organs
B)   near deep arteries and veins
C)   in the brain
D)   under mucous membranes
E)   in subcutaneous tissueF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which is NOT TRUE regarding the thymus gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a bilobed organ located in the mediastinum.
B)   It is fully encapsulated by connective tissue.
C)   Each thymic lobe is subdivided into lobules.
D)   It reaches its maximum size at puberty, then regresses.
E)   Its thymic corpuscles are the site of T-lymphocyte maturation.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Figure 23.2
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label S.

Accepted Answer

A)   Left subclavian trunk
B)   Left bronchomediastinal trunk
C)   Left jugular vein
D)   Thoracic lymph nodes
E)   Cisterna chyliF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Figure 23.2
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label A.

Accepted Answer

A)   Azygos veins
B)   Brachiocephalic veins
C)   Hemi-azygos vein
D)   Cisterna chyli
E)   Superior vena cavaF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

The origin of the thoracic duct in most individuals is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cisterna chyli
B)   MALT
C)   cervical lymph node
D)   deep lymphatic trunk
E)   aggregated lymphoid noduleF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

How do lymphatic vessels differ from those of either the arterial or the venous system?

Accepted Answer

A)   They do not run together with either the arteries or the veins.
B)   The internal valves of small to medium lymphatic vessels are spaced close enough to give the vessel the appearance of a string of beads.
C)   They have fewer valves than do the veins.
D)   They have thicker walls than veins, but less thick than those of the arteries.
E)   They have visibly delineated tunics.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Figure 23.1
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label I.

Accepted Answer

A)   Inguinal lymph nodes
B)   Cisterna chyli
C)   Thoracic duct
D)   Lumbar lymph nodes
E)   Cervical lymph nodesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Figure 23.3
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label L.

Accepted Answer

A)   Medullary cord
B)   Capsule
C)   Hilum
D)   Cortex
E)   MedullaF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Figure 23.1
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label K.

Accepted Answer

A)   Right lymphatic duct
B)   Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) 
C)   Cervical lymph nodes
D)   Thoracic (left lymphatic)  duct
E)   Cisterna chyliF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which lymph nodes might become infected as a result of a bladder infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   axillary lymph nodes
B)   aggregated lymphoid nodules
C)   thoracic lymph nodes
D)   abdominal lymph nodes
E)   cervical lymph nodesF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Figure 23.2
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)   Right jugular vein
B)   Right subclavian trunk
C)   Cisterna chyli
D)   Right lymphatic duct
E)   Inferior vena cavaF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

With advancing age, the number of helper T cells is increased, making B cells more responsive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The composition of lymph is most similar to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   whole blood
B)   blood plasma
C)   interstitial fluid
D)   intracellular fluid
E)   none of theseF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Figure 23.2
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label G.

Accepted Answer

A)   Superior vena cava
B)   Right bronchomediastinal trunk
C)   Right jugular vein
D)   Inferior vena cava
E)   Right lymphatic ductF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Figure 23.3
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label J.

Accepted Answer

A)   Capsule
B)   Hilum
C)   Trabeculae
D)   Medulla
E)   Cortex (B cells) F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following splenic structures forms lymphoid nodules?

Accepted Answer

A)   red pulp
B)   trabeculae
C)   white pulp
D)   medulla
E)   cortexF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Paula's grandfather is diagnosed as having lung cancer. His physician orders biopsies of several lymph nodes from neighboring regions of the body, and Paula wonders why, since the cancer is in his lungs. What would you tell her?

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Question 19

Discuss appendicitis and why appendectomies are sometimes necessary.

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Appendicitis generally follows an erosio...

Question 20

One of the functions of the lymphatic system is to transport fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: The Lymphatic System

The composition of lymph is most similar to ________.

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Which of the following splenic structures forms lymphoid nodules?

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One of the functions of the lymphatic system is to transport fat.

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The origin of the thoracic duct in most individuals is the ________.

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Figure 23.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

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Figure 23.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

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The cell population of the white pulp ________.

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Discuss appendicitis and why appendectomies are sometimes necessary.

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Figure 23.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label L.

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Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

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Which lymph nodes might become infected as a result of a bladder infection?

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Figure 23.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label I.

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Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

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Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label S.

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With advancing age, the number of helper T cells is increased, making B cells more responsive.

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Figure 23.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

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Which is NOT TRUE regarding the thymus gland?

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How do lymphatic vessels differ from those of either the arterial or the venous system?

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Deep lymphatic vessels are found ________.

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Paula's grandfather is diagnosed as having lung cancer. His physician orders biopsies of several lymph nodes from neighboring regions of the body, and Paula wonders why, since the cancer is in his lungs. What would you tell her?

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