Question 1

Digested fats are absorbed from the intestine by the lymph capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   The thymus consists mainly of lymphoid tissue.
B)   Only lymph nodes filter lymph.
C)   T lymphocytes originate from the red bone marrow.
D)   Antibodies mark antigens for destruction.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Lymphoid tissue is mainly reticular connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Where are the lymph node aggregations most dense?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node aggregations are mo...

Question 5

While passing through a village on safari you notice a man with one enormous leg and one normal-sized leg.
What could have caused the increased size of the swollen leg?

Accepted Answer

The man has Filariasis commonly known as...

Question 6

Large clusters of lymph nodes are NOT found in the___________ region.

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical
B)   inguinal
C)   popliteal
D)   axillaryE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the___________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   lingual tonsils
B)   palatine tonsils
C)   Peyer's tonsils
D)   pharyngeal tonsilsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

As the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) progresses, some individuals develop persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (any disease of the lymph nodes). Explain why this may occur.

Accepted Answer

This may occur because lymph nodes are o...

Question 9

Select the correct statement about lymph transport.

Accepted Answer

A)   Under normal conditions, lymph vessels are very high-pressure conduits.
B)   Lymph transport is only necessary when illness causes tissue swelling.
C)   Lymph transport depends on the movement of adjacent tissues, such as skeletal muscles.
D)   Lymph transport is faster than that occurring in veins.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

The most important of the secondary lymphoid organs in the body are the lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lymph capillary permeability is due to minivalves and protein filaments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which lymphoid organs and tissues are characterized by a cortex and medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph nodes, thymus and spleen only
B)   lymph nodes, spleen, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues (MALT)  only
C)   lymph nodes and thymus only
D)   spleen and thymus onlyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a method that maintains lymph flow?

Accepted Answer

A)   skeletal muscle contraction
B)   valves in lymph vessel walls
C)   breathing
D)   capillary smooth muscle contractionE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which lymphoid organ or tissue lacks a reticular fiber stroma?

Accepted Answer

A)   mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) 
B)   thymus
C)   spleen
D)   lymph nodesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Like blood, lymph flows both to and from the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

From the right leg, lymph moves in which order?

Accepted Answer

A)   right lumbar trunk, thoracic duct, left subclavian vein
B)   right lumbar trunk, thoracic duct, right subclavian vein
C)   right lumbar trunk, right lymphatic duct, left subclavian vein
D)   right lumbar trunk, right lymphatic duct, right subclavian veinE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Describe the structural and functional relationship between a capillary bed of the blood vascular system and lymphatic capillaries.

Accepted Answer

Blind-ended lymphatic capillaries weave ...

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   transporting dietary fats
B)   carrying out immune responses
C)   draining excess interstitial fluid
D)   transporting respiratory gasesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

A mother takes her son to the doctor and describes the following symptoms that she has observed. The child is running a fever, has flu-like symptoms, and his lymph glands are very swollen and sore to the touch. Of what significance are the swollen and sore lymph glands?

Accepted Answer

When tissues are inflamed, such as due t...

Question 20

Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Digested fats are absorbed from the intestine by the lymph capillaries.

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The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the___________ .

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Where are the lymph node aggregations most dense?

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A mother takes her son to the doctor and describes the following symptoms that she has observed. The child is running a fever, has flu-like symptoms, and his lymph glands are very swollen and sore to the touch. Of what significance are the swollen and sore lymph glands?

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Select the correct statement about lymph transport.

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Which lymphoid organs and tissues are characterized by a cortex and medulla?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

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Describe the structural and functional relationship between a capillary bed of the blood vascular system and lymphatic capillaries.

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The most important of the secondary lymphoid organs in the body are the lymph nodes.

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Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to proteins.

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Like blood, lymph flows both to and from the heart.

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Large clusters of lymph nodes are NOT found in the___________ region.

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Lymphoid tissue is mainly reticular connective tissue.

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From the right leg, lymph moves in which order?

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Which of the following is NOT a method that maintains lymph flow?

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As the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) progresses, some individuals develop persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (any disease of the lymph nodes). Explain why this may occur.

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Lymph capillary permeability is due to minivalves and protein filaments.

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Which lymphoid organ or tissue lacks a reticular fiber stroma?

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While passing through a village on safari you notice a man with one enormous leg and one normal-sized leg. What could have caused the increased size of the swollen leg?

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