Ch. 20 Module 2: Section 20.03 Dynamic Study Module

Match the following area of a lymph node with its description: Subcapsular sinus.

A large, baglike structure leading into a number of small sinuses

Identify the lymph node structures indicated by "A."

Afferent lymphatic vessels

Which of the following lists the correct order of lymph flow through the lymph node?

Afferent vessel, subcapsular sinus, medullary sinuses, efferent vessel

Which of the following is the most abundant cell type found in the germinal center in a lymph node?

B lymphocytes

Match the following term to its description: Dendritic cell.

Captures antigens and brings them back to lymph nodes

Match the following structure with its function: Lymph nodes.

Distinct bean-shaped structures that "filter" lymph fluid as it is moved toward the circulatory system

Identify the lymph node structures indicated by "F."

Efferent lymphatic vessels

Match the following term to its description: Reticular cell.

Fibroblast-like cell that produces the reticular fiber stroma

Identify the lymph node structure indicated by "C."

Germinal center

Which of the following is not a characteristic of lymph nodes?

Lymph nodes produce lymph.

Identify the lymph node structure indicated by "B."

Lymphoid follicle

Identify the lymph node structure indicated by "D."

Medullary sinus

Which of the following is a common way to distinguish an infection from cancerous growth in the lymph nodes?

Swelling due to cancer is often painless.

The bubonic plaque was named for what condition?

Swollen lymph nodes

Match the following area of a lymph node with its description: Hilum.

The indented region on the concave side of the node leading into the efferent vessels

Which statement is true about lymph nodes?

They have fewer efferent vessels than afferent vessels.

Identify the lymph node structures indicated by "E."

Trabeculae

Match the following area of a lymph node with its description: Afferent lymphatic vessels.

Vessels leading into lymph nodes

Match the following area of a lymph node with its description: Efferent lymphatic vessels.

Vessels leaving the lymph node

Large lymphatic capillaries in a lymph node spanned by crisscrossing reticular fibers are known as __________.

lymph sinuses

The lymphoid tissue's structural framework is composed of __________.

reticular connective tissue

A sentinel node is the first lymph node __________.

that receives lymph drainage from a body area suspected of cancer