Question 1

Masses of lymphoid tissue located in a protective ring under the mucous membranes in the mouth and the back of the throat are called
  lymphatic capillaries. 
  lymph nodes. 
  tonsils. 
  anastomoses.

Accepted Answer

tonsils.

Question 2

Hassall corpuscles are part of the:
  thymus. 
  spleen. 
  tonsils. 
  thoracic duct.

Accepted Answer

thymus.

Question 3

The primary organ of the lymphatic system is the
  thalamus. 
  thyroid. 
  thymus. 
  spleen.

Accepted Answer

thymus.

Question 4

Which substance can destroy pathogens by lowering the pH to a level at which they cannot function?
  Hydrochloric acid 
  Mucus 
  Enzymes 
  Sebum

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid

Question 5

A type of blood cell produced by lymph nodes is called a(n)
  eosinophil. 
  erythrocyte. 
  neutrophil. 
  monocyte.

Accepted Answer

monocyte.

Question 6

The cisterna chyli:
  originates in the right lymphatic duct. 
  originates in the thoracic duct. 
  is the storage area for hormones made by the thymus gland. 
  filters the chyle coming from the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

originates in the thoracic duct.

Question 7

During their residence in the thymus, pre-T cells develop into _____, cells that proliferate as rapidly as any in the body.
  cytotoxic T cells 
  antigen-presenting cells 
  thymocytes 
  memory T cells

Accepted Answer

thymocytes

Question 8

An infection in the thumb may result in enlargement of the _____ nodes.
  submental 
  inguinal 
  superficial cervical 
  superficial cubital

Accepted Answer

superficial cubital

Question 9

The lymph nodes located just above the bend of the elbow are called the _____ lymph nodes.
  inguinal 
  axillary 
  supratrochlear 
  superficial cervical

Accepted Answer

supratrochlear

Question 10

Lymph capillaries called lacteals are located in the:
  spleen. 
  liver. 
  thymus. 
  small intestine.

Accepted Answer

small intestine.

Question 11

Each cortical nodule is composed of packed lymphocytes that surround a less dense area called a
  germ center. 
  trabecula. 
  lymph node. 
  germinal center.

Accepted Answer

germinal center.

Question 12

The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit.
  True 
  False

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

The type of immune mechanism that provides a general defense by acting against anything recognized as “not self” is called:
  nonspecific immunity. 
  specific immunity. 
  autoimmune. 
  none of the above.

Accepted Answer

nonspecific immunity.

Question 14

Lacteals:
  drain into the right lymphatic duct. 
  are the lymphatics in the villi of the small intestines. 
  are able to absorb fat from the digestive system. 
  Both B and C are correct.

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct.

Question 15

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.
  lower; proteins 
  higher; proteins 
  lower; fats 
  higher; fats

Accepted Answer

lower; proteins

Question 16

Which of the following is not a lymph organ?
  Thymus 
  Spleen 
  Pancreas 
  Tonsils

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

Question 17

Because T cells attack pathogens more directly, T-cell immune mechanisms are classified as _____ immunity.
  antibody-mediated 
  cell-mediated 
  nonspecific 
  None of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

cell-mediated

Question 18

Lymph ducts empty into the circulatory system, draining into the:
  jugular vein. 
  subclavian veins. 
  superior vena cava. 
  inferior vena cava.

Accepted Answer

subclavian veins.

Question 19

Interferon inhibits the spread of:
  A. viruses. 
  B. bacteria. 
  C. B cell antibodies that attack cancer. 
  D. Both A & B 
  E. Both B & C

Accepted Answer

D. Both A & B

Question 20

The size of lymph nodes varies from _____ mm to more than _____ mm in diameter.
  1; 20 
  10; 35 
  20; 45 
  30; 65

Accepted Answer

1; 20

Question 21

The internal environment of the human body is protected by the _____, which is(are) referred to as the first line of defense.
  skin 
  connective tissue 
  white blood cells 
  muscle tissue

Accepted Answer

skin

Question 22

The lymph nodes located in the groin are called the:
  inguinal lymph nodes. 
  axillary lymph nodes. 
  submaxillary group. 
  submental group.

Accepted Answer

inguinal lymph nodes.

Question 23

Lymphatics resemble veins except that lymphatics:
  have thinner walls. 
  contain more valves. 
  contain lymph nodes located at certain intervals along their course. 
  All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the above are correct.

Question 24

Adaptive immunity, part of the body’s third line of defense, is orchestrated by two different classes of a type of white blood cell called the
  leukocyte. 
  macrophage. 
  lymphocyte. 
  phagocyte.

Accepted Answer

lymphocyte.

Question 25

About half of the lymph flowing through the thoracic duct comes from the:
  liver. 
  small intestine. 
  spleen. 
  Both A and B are correct.

Accepted Answer

Both A and B are correct.

Question 26

The spleen is located in the _____ region.
  right hypochondriac 
  left hypochondriac 
  epigastric 
  left lumbar

Accepted Answer

left hypochondriac

Question 27

The breast —the mammary gland and surrounding tissue— is drained by the:
 a)  lymphatics that originate in and drain the skin over the breast with the exception of the areola and nipple. 
  b) lymphatics that originate in and drain the substance of the

Accepted Answer

d) Both A and B are correct

Question 28

Antibodies are proteins of the family called
  glucoproteins. 
  immunoglobulins. 
  globulins. 
  antigens.

Accepted Answer

immunoglobulins.

Question 29

The tonsils located near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity are called the _____ tonsils.
  palatine 
  pharyngeal 
  lingual 
  laryngeal

Accepted Answer

pharyngeal

Question 30

Which of the following is a true statement?
  The wall of the lymphatic capillary consists of a multiple layer of flattened endothelial cells. 
  Lymphatic and blood capillary networks are dependent on each other. 
  Lymph from the entire body, except

Accepted Answer

Lymph from the entire body, except the upper right quadrant, drains eventually into the thoracic duct.

Question	Answer
Masses of lymphoid tissue located in a protective ring under the mucous membranes in the mouth and the back of the throat are called lymphatic capillaries. lymph nodes. tonsils. anastomoses.	tonsils.
Hassall corpuscles are part of the: thymus. spleen. tonsils. thoracic duct.	thymus.
The primary organ of the lymphatic system is the thalamus. thyroid. thymus. spleen.	thymus.
Which substance can destroy pathogens by lowering the pH to a level at which they cannot function? Hydrochloric acid Mucus Enzymes Sebum	Hydrochloric acid
A type of blood cell produced by lymph nodes is called a(n) eosinophil. erythrocyte. neutrophil. monocyte.	monocyte.
The cisterna chyli: originates in the right lymphatic duct. originates in the thoracic duct. is the storage area for hormones made by the thymus gland. filters the chyle coming from the small intestine.	originates in the thoracic duct.
During their residence in the thymus, pre-T cells develop into _____, cells that proliferate as rapidly as any in the body. cytotoxic T cells antigen-presenting cells thymocytes memory T cells	thymocytes
An infection in the thumb may result in enlargement of the _____ nodes. submental inguinal superficial cervical superficial cubital	superficial cubital
The lymph nodes located just above the bend of the elbow are called the _____ lymph nodes. inguinal axillary supratrochlear superficial cervical	supratrochlear
Lymph capillaries called lacteals are located in the: spleen. liver. thymus. small intestine.	small intestine.
Each cortical nodule is composed of packed lymphocytes that surround a less dense area called a germ center. trabecula. lymph node. germinal center.	germinal center.
The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit. True False	False
The type of immune mechanism that provides a general defense by acting against anything recognized as “not self” is called: nonspecific immunity. specific immunity. autoimmune. none of the above.	nonspecific immunity.
Lacteals: drain into the right lymphatic duct. are the lymphatics in the villi of the small intestines. are able to absorb fat from the digestive system. Both B and C are correct.	Both B and C are correct.
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. lower; proteins higher; proteins lower; fats higher; fats	lower; proteins
Which of the following is not a lymph organ? Thymus Spleen Pancreas Tonsils	Pancreas
Because T cells attack pathogens more directly, T-cell immune mechanisms are classified as _____ immunity. antibody-mediated cell-mediated nonspecific None of the above are correct.	cell-mediated
Lymph ducts empty into the circulatory system, draining into the: jugular vein. subclavian veins. superior vena cava. inferior vena cava.	subclavian veins.
Interferon inhibits the spread of: A. viruses. B. bacteria. C. B cell antibodies that attack cancer. D. Both A & B E. Both B & C	D. Both A & B
The size of lymph nodes varies from _____ mm to more than _____ mm in diameter. 1; 20 10; 35 20; 45 30; 65	1; 20
The internal environment of the human body is protected by the _____, which is(are) referred to as the first line of defense. skin connective tissue white blood cells muscle tissue	skin
The lymph nodes located in the groin are called the: inguinal lymph nodes. axillary lymph nodes. submaxillary group. submental group.	inguinal lymph nodes.
Lymphatics resemble veins except that lymphatics: have thinner walls. contain more valves. contain lymph nodes located at certain intervals along their course. All of the above are correct.	All of the above are correct.
Adaptive immunity, part of the body’s third line of defense, is orchestrated by two different classes of a type of white blood cell called the leukocyte. macrophage. lymphocyte. phagocyte.	lymphocyte.
About half of the lymph flowing through the thoracic duct comes from the: liver. small intestine. spleen. Both A and B are correct.	Both A and B are correct.
The spleen is located in the _____ region. right hypochondriac left hypochondriac epigastric left lumbar	left hypochondriac
The breast —the mammary gland and surrounding tissue— is drained by the: a) lymphatics that originate in and drain the skin over the breast with the exception of the areola and nipple. b) lymphatics that originate in and drain the substance of the	d) Both A and B are correct
Antibodies are proteins of the family called glucoproteins. immunoglobulins. globulins. antigens.	immunoglobulins.
The tonsils located near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity are called the _____ tonsils. palatine pharyngeal lingual laryngeal	pharyngeal
Which of the following is a true statement? The wall of the lymphatic capillary consists of a multiple layer of flattened endothelial cells. Lymphatic and blood capillary networks are dependent on each other. Lymph from the entire body, except	Lymph from the entire body, except the upper right quadrant, drains eventually into the thoracic duct.

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