Chapter 24 Lymphatic System Questions

Lacteals pick up dietary _______________.

lipids

The surgical removal of the tonsils is called a ________________.

tonsillectomy

The spleen initiates an immune response when antigens are found in the blood. This functions is associated with the __________________ pulp.

white

Coreceptors are named with the letters: A. CR B. CD C. CO D. CT

B. CD

The lymphatic cells are constantly monitoring for invading: A. antibodies B. antigens

B. antigens

Place these structures IN THE ORDER THAT LYMPH TRAVELS THROUGH THEM: 1. lymphatic vessels 2. lymphatic capillaries 3. lymphatic ducts 4. lymphatic trunks

1. lymphatic capillaries 2. lymphatic vessels 3. lymphatic trunks 4. lymphatic ducts

The cisterna chyll is directly ____________ to the thoracic duct. A. inferior B. superior C. lateral D. medial

A. inferior

When blood plasma leaks out of the capillaries it is then called: A. interstitial fluid B. chyme C. blood D. cerebrospinal fluid

A. interstitial fluid

The lymphatic ducts empty into ___________. A. veins B. lymph nodes C. the heart D. arteries

A. veins

Lymphocytes are a type of: A. erythrocyte B. leukocyte C. thrombocyte

B. leukocyte

Which lymphocyte matures in the thymus? A. natural killer cell B. t-lymphocyte C. b-lymphocyte

B. t-lymphocyte

Lymphatic capillaries are _____________ vessels. A. perforated B. fenestrated C. closed-ended D. open-minded

C. closed-ended

Lymph exits the lymph node through ______________ lymphatic vessels. A. venous B. afferent C. efferent D. arterial

C. efferent

A buildup of excess interstitial fluid causes: A. hemorrhage B. hydrocephalus C. lymphedema D. glaucoma

C. lyphedema

Which of the following is the largest lympathtic organ in the body? A. lymph node B. liver C. spleen D. thymus

C. spleen

Lymphatic ____________ are formed from merging lymphatic vessels. A. capillaries B. ducts C. trunks D. lacteals

C. trunks

After interstitial fluid enters the lymphatic vessels it is called ________________. A. plasma B. cerebrospinal fluid C. chyme D. lymph

D. lymph

True or false: Lymphatic cells are located in both the lymphatic system and cardiovascular system.

True

Which can prevent HIV transmission? (check all that apply) - abstinence - diaphragm - condoms - the pill

abstinence and condoms

Large clusters of lymph nodes are found in which of the following regions? (check all that apply) - lumbar - axillary - cervical - antecubital - inguinal - popliteal

axillary, inguinal, and cervical

Which of the following are examples of lymphocytes? (check all that apply) - b-lymphocytes - macrophages - natural killer cells - t-lymphocytes

b-lymphocytes, natural killer cells, and t-lymphocytes

When a vaccine does not provide life-long immunity a __________________ shot may be needed.

booster

HIV stands for human _________________ __________________.

immunodeficiency virus

Dietary lipids enter the lymphatic system through tiny lymph vessels called ___________.

lacteals

Which of the following vessels have valves? (check all that apply) - blood capillaries - lymphatic vessels - arteries - veins

lymphatic vessels and veins

The larger lymph duct, the left lymphatic duct, is more commonly referred to as the ______________ duct.

thoracic