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EZ-Anat Ch. 16
Barron's E-Z Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 16 review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The lymphatic system arises in the tissues and extends toward the: | heart |
| The largest lymphatic vessel of the body is the: | thoracic duct |
| The thoracic duct empties its contents into a vein known as the: | left subclavian vein |
| The thoracic duct drains the left side of the head and chest and the entire body below the: | diaphragm |
| Lymph is filtered in masses of tissue known as: | lymph nodes |
| In the process of the immune response, the lymph nodes serve as the sites for the production of: | antibodies |
| In the neck tissues, the lymph nodes are known as the: | cervical lymph nodes |
| Those lymph nodes located in the armpits are called: | axillary lymph nodes |
| Lymph nodes may be found in the popliteal fossa, which is located behind the: | knee |
| Aggregates of lymph node tissue located behind the epithelial lining of the oral cavity are called: | tonsils |
| The thymus is located in the body in a cavity called the: | thoracic cavity |
| The spleen is located in the upper portion of a cavity called the: | abdominal cavity |
| The spleen is the organ in the body where destruction occurs of: | red blood cells |
| Lymph consist of fluid derived from: | interstitial fluid |
| An accumulation of tissue fluid in the spaces between the cells is a condition called: | edema |
| Those substances capable of stimulating the immune system are known as: | antigens |
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