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Which is not correct regarding lymph nodes?


A) They contain strands of lymphatic cells supported by medullary cords.
B) They are drained by afferent lymphatic vessels.
C) They contain phagocytic cells.
D) They filter lymph.
E) None of the choices is correct.

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Which is not correct regarding lymphatic nodules?


A) The central portion of a lymphatic nodule is called the germinal center.
B) The tonsils are clusters of lymphatic nodules.
C) The cells and matrix of a lymphatic nodule are enclosed within a thick connective tissue capsule.
D) B-lymphocytes are located at the center of a nodule,whereas T-lymphocytes lie outside the center.
E) Lymphatic nodules filter and attack antigens.

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Obstruction of the flow of lymph in lymphatic vessels can lead to an accumulation of interstitial fluid in the tissues.This condition is characterized by pain and swelling,and is called ________________.

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Which is not correct regarding the thymus gland?


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.

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The spleen phagocytizes old or defective erythrocytes and platelets in a process known as ________________.

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  -This figure shows the lymphatic system.Which number indicates the inguinal lymph nodes? A) 1 B) 4 C) 5 D) 9 E) 10 -This figure shows the lymphatic system.Which number indicates the inguinal lymph nodes?


A) 1
B) 4
C) 5
D) 9
E) 10

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

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What is the function of a lymphocyte's coreceptors?


A) Recognize particular antigens
B) Produce antibodies
C) Initiate mitosis to generate memory lymphocytes
D) Monitor pH of interstitial fluids
E) Bind to other lymphocytes to attack pathogens

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Lymphatic capillaries


A) cannot be discerned structurally from cardiovascular system capillaries.
B) originate as closed-ended tubes associated with blood capillary networks.
C) filter lymph.
D) concentrate lymph prior to passing it to larger lymphatic vessels.
E) include layers of smooth muscle for peristalsis.

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Thymic hormones


A) are secreted in response to stimulation by activating hormones from the pituitary gland.
B) stimulate T-lymphocyte maturation and differentiation.
C) are produced by the cortical lymphocytes.
D) are stored in thymic corpuscles prior to release.
E) stimulate the activity of nurse cells.

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Which lymphatic organ contains red pulp and white pulp?


A) Thymus gland and lymph nodes
B) Spleen and lymph nodes
C) Lymph nodes
D) Spleen
E) Thymus gland

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With advancing age,the lymphatic system


A) becomes less efficient at absorbing dietary lipids.
B) ceases to transport lymph.
C) produces an increasing number and variety of B-lymphocytes.
D) is less responsive to antigens.
E) All of the choices are correct.

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Which are components of the lymphatic system? A: Thyroid gland B: Spleen C: Red bone marrow D: Thymus gland E: Lymph nodes F: Tonsils


A) a,b,c,d,e,f
B) a,b,c,e,f
C) b,c,e
D) b,c,d,e,f
E) b,c,d,e

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The thoracic duct collects lymph from all of the following except the


A) abdomen.
B) left leg.
C) right arm.
D) right foot.
E) left shoulder.

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  -This figure shows the lymphatic system.What structure does number 8 indicate? A) Lymphatic nodule B) Thymus gland C) Cisterna chyli D) Spleen E) Adenoid -This figure shows the lymphatic system.What structure does number 8 indicate?


A) Lymphatic nodule
B) Thymus gland
C) Cisterna chyli
D) Spleen
E) Adenoid

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The spleen is essentially a giant lymph node,since it is encapsulated,has trabeculae,and filters lymph to remove antigens.

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Lymph is transported through a network of increasingly larger lymphatic passageways.What is the correct order of these,from smallest diameter to largest diameter?


A) Capillaries - ducts - trunks - vessels
B) Ducts - capillaries - vessels - trunks
C) Vessels - capillaries - trunks - ducts
D) Ducts - vessels - capillaries - trunks
E) Capillaries - vessels - trunks - ducts

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What is the function of dendritic cells within lymph nodes?


A) They initiate replication of macrophages.
B) They conduct signals between activated T-lymphocytes to accelerate the immune response.
C) They collect antigens and present them to T-lymphocytes.
D) They secrete lymphatic hormones to stimulate adjacent lymph nodes.
E) They absorb fluid when infected,causing the lymph nodes to swell and become tender to the touch.

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Lymphoid stem cells mature into


A) B-lymphocytes.
B) T-lymphocytes.
C) B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes.
D) B-lymphocytes,T-lymphocytes,and NK cells.
E) B-lymphocytes,T-lymphocytes,and monocytes.

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Which is not correct regarding the spleen?


A) It has an outer cortex and inner medulla.
B) It is divided into sections by capsular extensions called trabeculae.
C) Its white pulp consists of lymphatic cells.
D) It stores erythrocytes.
E) Its blood is supplied by the splenic artery and drained by the splenic vein.

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