Ch. 15: The Lymphatic System

Which of the following lymphatic vessels drains into the right lymphatic duct? a) right mammary vessels b) right tibial vessels c) right iliac vessels d) right femoral vessels

a) right mammary vessels

Lymph from the arm and breast passes through the

axillary nodes

Which of the following lymphatic vessels drains into the thoracic duct? a) Right cervical vessels b) Right occipital vessels c) Right femoral vessels d) Right cubital vessels

c) right femoral vessels

Which of the following is not a function of the spleen? a) Destruction of old red blood cells b) Removal of impurities c) Storage of blood d) Absorption of digested fats

d) absorption of digested fats

Which of the following is not a classic symptom of inflammation? a) redness b) swelling c) heat d) cyanosis

d) cyanosis

Which of the following substances would not be found in lymph? a) proteins b) water c) lymphocytes d) red blood cells

d) red blood cells

Which of the following is not a characteristic of lymphatic vessels a) they have this walls b) they are blind-ended c) they can contract to propel lymph d) they transport lymph to the tissues

d) they transport lymph to the tissues

The small mounds of lymphoid tissue found at the back of the tongue are called back

lingual tonsils

Macrophages are phagocytes that develop from

monocytes

The lymph nodes in the knee are called the

popliteal nodes

The veins that receive lymph from the to terminal lymphatic vessels are the

subclavian veins

Lymphatic vessels located just below the skin are described as

superficial