Question 1

Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes.
-submaxillary group

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A)  In the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle
B)  In the floor of the mouth
C)  In the groin
D)  Just above the bend of the elbow
E)  Clustered deep within the underarm and upper chest regionsF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Compare and contrast the compositions of the following:
Lymph
Interstitial fluid
Plasma

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Lymph, interstitial fluid, and plasma ar...

Question 3

Lymphatics have thicker walls than do veins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Even though some lymph nodes occur in clusters,most occur as single nodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There are four sets of tonsils: the lingual,palatine,pharyngeal,and tubal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Peyer patches are isolated nodules of lymph tissue in the:

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A)   intestinal wall.
B)   bronchial tree of the lungs.
C)   throat.
D)   bladder and urethra.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

A person with thymus malfunction would:

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A)   produce fewer B cells, thus reducing the effectiveness of the immune system.
B)   experience an inhibition of thymosin, thus creating an increased number of macrophages in the body.
C)   produce more T cells, thus reducing the effectiveness of the immune system.
D)   produce fewer T cells, thus reducing the effectiveness of the immune system.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

More than 85% of the lymph from the breast enters lymph nodes at the lateral edge of the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not part of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thymus
B)   Spleen
C)   Thyroid
D)   Peyer patchesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The semilunar valves of the lymph vessels are formed from folds of the tunica intima.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The cluster of lymph nodes found in the underarm and upper chest regions is referred to as _____ nodes.

Accepted Answer

A)   superficial cervical
B)   inguinal
C)   axillary
D)   superficial cubitalE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The tonsils located near the base of the tongue are called the _____ tonsils.

Accepted Answer

A)   palatine
B)   pharyngeal
C)   lingual
D)   laryngealE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Although the thymus is at its largest size at puberty,its largest size relative to the rest of the body occurs at age two.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When an infection is present,germinal centers form and the lymph node begins to release lymphocytes; some become antibody-producing plasma cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Besides fluid balance and immunity,the lymphatic system plays an important role in the absorption of lipids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cancer of the breast is one of the most common forms of malignancy in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The main difference between the composition of lymph and interstitial fluid and the composition of plasma is the _____ percentage of _____ in lymph and interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)   lower; proteins
B)   higher; proteins
C)   lower; fats
D)   higher; fatsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

_____ of the lymph from the breast enters the lymph nodes of the axillary region.

Accepted Answer

A)   Less than 50%
B)   Less than 25%
C)   More than 85%
D)   More than 95%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a lymphokinetic factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Arterial pulsations
B)   Postural changes
C)   Passive compression of the body soft tissues
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Lymphatic vessels contain more valves than do veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: Lymphatic System

The semilunar valves of the lymph vessels are formed from folds of the tunica intima.

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Even though some lymph nodes occur in clusters,most occur as single nodes.

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Peyer patches are isolated nodules of lymph tissue in the:

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The main difference between the composition of lymph and interstitial fluid and the composition of plasma is the _____ percentage of _____ in lymph and interstitial fluid.

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Which of the following is not part of the lymphatic system?

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More than 85% of the lymph from the breast enters lymph nodes at the lateral edge of the sternum.

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Cancer of the breast is one of the most common forms of malignancy in women.

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_____ of the lymph from the breast enters the lymph nodes of the axillary region.

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Although the thymus is at its largest size at puberty,its largest size relative to the rest of the body occurs at age two.

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Compare and contrast the compositions of the following: Lymph Interstitial fluid Plasma

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There are four sets of tonsils: the lingual,palatine,pharyngeal,and tubal.

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Match each body location with the corresponding group of lymph nodes. -submaxillary group

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The tonsils located near the base of the tongue are called the _____ tonsils.

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Which of the following is a lymphokinetic factor?

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When an infection is present,germinal centers form and the lymph node begins to release lymphocytes; some become antibody-producing plasma cells.

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Lymphatics have thicker walls than do veins.

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The cluster of lymph nodes found in the underarm and upper chest regions is referred to as _____ nodes.

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Lymphatic vessels contain more valves than do veins.

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Besides fluid balance and immunity,the lymphatic system plays an important role in the absorption of lipids.

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A person with thymus malfunction would:

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