Question 1

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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This may occur because lymph nodes are o...

Question 2

The blood testis barrier is to newly formed sperm cells as the blood thymus barrier is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma cells
B)  white pulp
C)  T lymphocyte precursors
D)  mast cells

Question 3

Define the term MALT.What is its function?

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MALT is an acronym for mucosa-associated...

Question 4

Name the tonsils and state their body locations.

Accepted Answer

Palatine tonsils are located on either s...

Question 5

Lymph transport involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph capillary minivalve action
B)  milking action of active muscle fibers
C)  thorax pressure changes during breathing
D)  smooth muscle contraction in the lymph capillary walls

Question 6

Antibodies that act against a particular foreign substance are released by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph nodes
B)  plasma cells
C)  T lymphocytes
D)  medullary cords

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Lymphoid tissue that appears as a swelling of the mucosa in the oral cavity is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Peyer's patch
B)  thymus
C)  tonsil
D)  appendix

Question 10

The cisterna chyli collects lymph from the lumbar trunks draining the upper limbs and from the intestinal trunk draining the digestive organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which lymphoid organ atrophies as we age?

Accepted Answer

A)  thymus
B)  appendix
C)  spleen
D)  tonsils

Question 12

From the right leg,lymph moves in which order?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph nodes
B)  lymph
C)  lymphatic vessels
D)  erythrocytes

Question 14

Which cells are the main "warriors" of the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  basophils
B)  macrophages
C)  lymphocytes
D)  monocytes

Question 15

The lymphatic capillaries function to absorb the excess protein-containing interstitial fluid and return it to the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Peyer's patches are clusters of lymphoid tissue found primarily in the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There are more efferent lymphatic vessels leaving a lymph node than there are afferent vessels entering a lymph node.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  afferent lymphatic vessels
B)  efferent lymphatic vessels
C)  the cortical sinus
D)  the subcapsular sinus

Question 19

Peyer's patches are found in the distal portion of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  large intestine
B)  stomach
C)  small intestine
D)  esophagus

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  transporting dietary fats
B)  transporting respiratory gases
C)  draining excess interstitial fluid
D)  carrying out immune responses

Exam 20: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

From the right leg,lymph moves in which order?

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There are more efferent lymphatic vessels leaving a lymph node than there are afferent vessels entering a lymph node.

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Antibodies that act against a particular foreign substance are released by ________.

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The lymphatic capillaries function to absorb the excess protein-containing interstitial fluid and return it to the bloodstream.

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Lymph transport involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Lymphoid tissue that appears as a swelling of the mucosa in the oral cavity is called a(n) ________.

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Peyer's patches are found in the distal portion of the ________.

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

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The cisterna chyli collects lymph from the lumbar trunks draining the upper limbs and from the intestinal trunk draining the digestive organs.

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

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Define the term MALT.What is its function?

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Which cells are the main "warriors" of the immune system?

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Which lymphoid organ atrophies as we age?

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

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Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________.

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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 blood testis barrier is to newly formed sperm cells as the blood thymus barrier is to ________.

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Peyer's patches are clusters of lymphoid tissue found primarily in the large intestine.

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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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Name the tonsils and state their body locations.

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