Chap 14: Lympathic System

Question 1

Once inside the lymphatic capillaries, this fluid is called what?

Answer 1

Lymph (LIMF)

Question 2

What are the substances in plasma

Answer 2

1. Ions
2. Nutrients
3. Gases
4. Some proteins

Question 3

The lymphatic system absorbs lipids and other substances from the digestive tract. through lymphatic vessels called __________ located in the lining of the small intestine.

Answer 3

Lacteals

Question 4

The lymph passing through the lymphatic vessels appears white because of the lipid content and is called what?

Answer 4

Chyle

Question 5

The Lymphatic system includes..

Answer 5

1. Lymph
2. Lymphatic vessels
3. Lymph Nodes
4. Tonsils
5. Spleen
6. Thymus

Question 6

Carries fluid in one direction, from tissues to the
circulatory system.

Answer 6

Lymphatic Capillaries

Question 7

The ___________________ are tiny,
closed-ended vessels consisting of simple
squamous epithelium

Answer 7

Lymphatic Capillaries

Question 8

This is similar to blood capillaries, Lymphatic capillaries
join to form larger Lymphatic vessels, which resemble small veins.

Answer 8

Lymphatic vessels

Question 9

Small __________________ have a beaded appearance because they have one-way valves that are similar to the valves of veins.

Answer 9

Lymphatic vessels

Question 10

Where lymphatic vessels from the right upper limb and right head, neck, and chest.

Answer 10

Right lymphatic duct

Question 11

Empties into right subclavian vein

Answer 11

Right lymphatic duct

Question 12

Where the rest of the body empties from lymphatic vessels

Answer 12

Thoracic duct

Question 13

It empties into left subclavian vein

Answer 13

Thoracic duct

Question 14

Collection of lymphoid tissue; usually refers to large
collections of lymphoid tissue beneath mucous membranes of the oral cavity and pharynx; lingual, pharyngeal, and palatine tonsils.

Answer 14

Tonsils

Question 15

Located on each side of the posterior opening of the oral cavity.

Answer 15

The paired palatine tonsils

Question 16

These are the ones usually referred to as “the tonsils”

Answer 16

The paired palatine tonsils

Question 17

Located near the internal opening of the nasal cavity

Answer 17

The pharyngeal tonsils

Question 18

These are on the posterior surface of the tongue

Answer 18

The lingual tonsils

Question 19

These form a protective ring of lymphatic tissue around the openings between the nasal and the oral cavities and the pharynx.

Answer 19

Tonsils

Question 20

The removal of the palatine tonsil is called what?

Answer 20

Tonsillectomy

Question 21

The removal of the pharyngeal tonsils is called

Answer 21

Adenoidectomy

Question 22

production of lymphocytes

Answer 22

Lymph nodes

Question 23

These are distributed along the various
lymphatic vessels, and most lymph passes through at least one lymph node before entering the blood.

Answer 23

Lymph nodes

Question 24

The collection of lymphocytes

Answer 24

Follicles

Question 25

Location of the macrophage

Answer 25

Central medulla

Question 26

It is where efferent lymphatic vessels and blood vessels are found

Answer 26

Hillum

Question 27

Port of ENTRY

Answer 27

Afferent Lymphatic vessels

Question 28

Port of EXIT

Answer 28

Efferent Lymphatic vessels

Question 29

It is roughly the size of a clenched fist and is located in the left, superior corner of the abdominal cavity.

Answer 29

Spleen

Question 30

It regulates blood volume

Answer 30

Spleen

Question 31

It is the lymphatic tissue surrounding the arteries within the spleen

Answer 31

White Pulp

Question 32

It consists of a fibrous network, filled with macrophages and red blood cells, and enlarged capillaries that connect to the veins.

Answer 32

Red Pulp

Question 33

Each lobe of the thymus is surrounded by a thin connective tissue ________.

Answer 33

Capsule

Question 34

____________ from the capsule divide each lobe into lobules.

Answer 34

Trabeculae

Question 35

Macrophages in the red pulp remove foreign substances and worn-out red blood cells through what?

Answer 35

phagocytosis

Question 36

The removal of the spleen, may be necessary if these techniques do not stop the bleeding.

Answer 36

Splenectomy

Question 37

Bilobed gland roughly triangular in shape.

Answer 37

Thymus

Question 38

Found in the walls of small intestine

Answer 38

Peyer's Patches

Question 39

It prevents penetration of pathogens in the intestinal wall

Answer 39

Peyer's Patches

Question 40

It empties lymph into the junction of jugular and subclavian veins of the cardiovascular system

Answer 40

Lymphatic ducts

Question 41

It passes lymph to lymphatic ducts

Answer 41

Lymphatic vessels

Question 42

It carries lymph from lymph nodes

Answer 42

Efferent lymphatic vessels

Question 43

It carries lymph from blood capillaries to lymph nodes.

Answer 43

Afferent lymphatic vessels

Question 44

It filters lymph and remove foreign substances through filtering, phagocytosis, and immune reactions

Answer 44

Lymph nodes

Question 45

produces and matures lymphocytes

Answer 45

The Thymus Gland

Question 46

a dense connective tissue surrounding the lymph node

Answer 46

Capsule

Question 47

The lymphatic tissue consist of lymphocytes and other cells that can form dense

Answer 47

Lymphatic Nodules

Question 48

spaces between the lymphatic tissue that contain macrophages on a network of fibers

Answer 48

Lymphatic Sinuses

Question 49

Dark staining center of follicles

Answer 49

Germinal Centers

Question 50

Outer part of the node

Answer 50

Cortex

Question 51

Lighter-staining

Answer 51

Medullary Sinus

Question 52

contain both types of lymphocytes

Answer 52

Medullary Cord