Question 1

Superficial lymphatics are more numerous than superficial veins, and have very few anastomoses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Thymic hormones, which are responsible for functional T cell differentiation, in the thymus are produced by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   erythrocytes
B)   white pulp
C)   red pulp
D)   epithelial reticular cells
E)   plasmocytes

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Thoracic duct
B)   Highest intercostal vein
C)   Left bronchomediastinal trunk
D)   Left jugular vein
E)   Left subclavian trunk

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Afferent vessel
B)   Trabeculae
C)   Efferent vessel
D)   Medulla
E)   Cortex

Question 5

Large quantities of ________ are contained in the red pulp of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A)   lymphoid nodules
B)   platelets
C)   lymphocytes
D)   erythrocytes
E)   NK cells

Question 6

Lymphocytopoiesis is the production of lymphocytes and it occurs in both the bone marrow and the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   spleen
B)   liver
C)   thymus
D)   lymph nodes
E)   thyroid

Question 7

Components of the lymphatic system include the:
(1) pancreas
(2) spleen
(3) lymphatic vessels
(4) thymus
(5) lymph nodes
(6) thoracic duct

Accepted Answer

A)   2, 3, 4, 5, 6
B)   1, 3, 5, 6
C)   1, 4, 6
D)   1, 2, 3, 4
E)   1, 4, 5, 6

Question 8

With advancing age, the lymphatic system ________.

Accepted Answer

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 choices are correct.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Cervical lymph nodes
B)   Cisterna chyli
C)   Thymus
D)   Lumbar lymph nodes
E)   Tonsil

Question 10

When is a hematologic stem cell transplant utilized as a treatment option? What are the risks?

Accepted Answer

A hematologic stem cell transplant, comm...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Afferent vessel
B)   Medulla
C)   Capsule
D)   Paracortex (T cells) 
E)   Trabeculae

Question 12

Compared to blood capillaries, lymphatic capillaries ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   are much less permeable
B)   are smaller in diameter
C)   have smaller gaps between endothelial cells
D)   are more permeable
E)   have a round, regular outline

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Azygos vein
B)   Inferior vena cava
C)   Right lymphatic duct
D)   Intestinal trunk
E)   Superior vena cava

Question 14

Immunological surveillance is the function of activated macrophages and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   cytotoxic T cells
B)   regulatory T cells
C)   plasmocytes
D)   NK cells
E)   helper T cells

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Cortex
B)   Trabeculae
C)   Hilum
D)   Afferent vessel
E)   Medullary cord

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Medullary cord
B)   Afferent vessel
C)   Cortex
D)   Trabeculae
E)   Hilum

Question 17

The ________ collects lymph from both sides of the body inferior to the diaphragm.

Accepted Answer

A)   right lymphatic duct
B)   thoracic duct
C)   spleen
D)   thymus
E)   cisterna chyli

Question 18

In which abdominal quadrant is the spleen located?

Accepted Answer

A)   left upper quadrant
B)   right upper quadrant
C)   left lower quadrant
D)   right lower quadrant
E)   none of these choices are correct

Question 19

Which cell population primarily functions in providing antibody-mediated immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   B cells
B)   helper T cells
C)   macrophages
D)   granulocytes
E)   regulatory T cells

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Right lymphatic duct
B)   Cisterna chyli
C)   Thymus
D)   Tonsil
E)   Spleen

Exam 23: The Lymphatic System

Figure 23.3 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 J.

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When is a hematologic stem cell transplant utilized as a treatment option? What are the risks?

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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 D.

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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 H.

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Immunological surveillance is the function of activated macrophages and which of the following?

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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 T.

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Large quantities of ________ are contained in the red pulp of the spleen.

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In which abdominal quadrant is the spleen located?

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Superficial lymphatics are more numerous than superficial veins, and have very few anastomoses.

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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 B.

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The ________ collects lymph from both sides of the body inferior to the diaphragm.

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Components of the lymphatic system include the: (1) pancreas (2) spleen (3) lymphatic vessels (4) thymus (5) lymph nodes (6) thoracic duct

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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 B.

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Which cell population primarily functions in providing antibody-mediated immunity?

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Thymic hormones, which are responsible for functional T cell differentiation, in the thymus are produced by ________.

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With advancing age, the lymphatic system ________.

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Lymphocytopoiesis is the production of lymphocytes and it occurs in both the bone marrow and the ________.

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Compared to blood capillaries, lymphatic capillaries ________.

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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 F.

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