Question 1

Lymphocytes reside temporarily in lymphoid tissue, then move to other parts of the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Select the correct statement about lymphoid tissue.

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A)   Lymphoid tissue is predominantly reticular connective tissue.
B)   T lymphocytes act by ingesting foreign substances.
C)   Once a lymphocyte enters the lymphoid tissue, it resides there permanently.
D)   Lymphoid macrophages secrete antibodies into the blood.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

What is a bubo?

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A)   an infected Peyer's patch
B)   a wall in a lymph node
C)   an infected lymph node
D)   a lobe of the spleenE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Figure 20.1Using Figure 20.1, match the following:
-The are the simplest lymphoid organs and are found at the entrance to the pharynx.

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The answer of  Figure 20.1Using Figure 20.1, match the...

Question 5

List the functions of the spleen.

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The spleen's main functions are to remov...

Question 6

In the spleen, red pulp is involved in the immune functions and white pulp is involved in disposing of worn- out RBCs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Splenic pulp is primarily concerned with immune functions of the spleen.

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The answer of Splenic pulp is primarily concerned with immune...

Question 8

Digestive tract- associated lymphatic tissue includes all of the following except .

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A)   islets of Langerhans
B)   Peyer's patches
C)   lingual tonsils
D)   palatine tonsilsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Chyle is delivered to the blood via the lymphatic system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The thymus is most active during _ .

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A)   middle age
B)   old age
C)   childhood
D)   fetal developmentE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

A mother takes her son to the doctor and describes the following symptoms that she has observed. The child is running a fever, has flu- like symptoms, and his lymph glands are very swollen and sore to the touch. Of what significance are the swollen and sore lymph glands?

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When tissues are inflamed, such as due t...

Question 12

Figure 20.2Using Figure 20.2, match the following:
-Efferent vessels.

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The answer of  Figure 20.2Using Figure 20.2, match the...

Question 13

Figure 20.2Using Figure 20.2, match the following:
-The pulp of the spleen forms cuffs around the central arteries.

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The answer of  Figure 20.2Using Figure 20.2, match the...

Question 14

Lymphatic are formed from the union of the largest collecting vessels.

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The answer of Lymphatic are formed from the union of...

Question 15

When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors, the result is .

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A)   shrinkage of tissues distal in the limb to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph
B)   severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb
C)   abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region
D)   increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal in the limb to the blockageE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure?

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A)   pancreas
B)   tonsils
C)   Peyer's patches of the intestine
D)   spleenE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

About 3 liters of fluid are lost to the tissue spaces every 24 hours and are returned to the bloodstream as lymph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How do the lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries?

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Although similar to blood capillaries, l...

Question 19

Which of the following is not a normal component of lymph?

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A)   plasma proteins
B)   ions
C)   red blood cells
D)   waterE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   transporting respiratory gases
B)   carrying out immune responses
C)   draining excess interstitial fluid
D)   transporting dietary fatsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 20: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Chyle is delivered to the blood via the lymphatic system.

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How do the lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries?

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Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure?

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About 3 liters of fluid are lost to the tissue spaces every 24 hours and are returned to the bloodstream as lymph.

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The thymus is most active during _ .

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Figure 20.2Using Figure 20.2, match the following: -The pulp of the spleen forms cuffs around the central arteries.

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When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors, the result is .

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Splenic pulp is primarily concerned with immune functions of the spleen.

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Lymphatic are formed from the union of the largest collecting vessels.

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What is a bubo?

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Which of the following is not a normal component of lymph?

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Digestive tract- associated lymphatic tissue includes all of the following except .

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Figure 20.1Using Figure 20.1, match the following: -The are the simplest lymphoid organs and are found at the entrance to the pharynx.

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List the functions of the spleen.

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In the spleen, red pulp is involved in the immune functions and white pulp is involved in disposing of worn- out RBCs.

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Lymphocytes reside temporarily in lymphoid tissue, then move to other parts of the body.

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A mother takes her son to the doctor and describes the following symptoms that she has observed. The child is running a fever, has flu- like symptoms, and his lymph glands are very swollen and sore to the touch. Of what significance are the swollen and sore lymph glands?

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Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

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Select the correct statement about lymphoid tissue.

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Figure 20.2Using Figure 20.2, match the following: -Efferent vessels.

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