Chapter 16 - Lymphatic System

Question 1

lymph node

Answer 1

small, oval or bean-shaped structures located along lymphatic vessels

Question 2

lymph vessels

Answer 2

small vessels which carry lymph toward the larger lymphatic ducts

Question 3

large lymphatic vessel passing through the thorax

Answer 3

thoracic duct

Question 4

drains lymph from the right side of the head and chest and right arm; drains into the right subclavian vein

Answer 4

right lymphatic duct

Question 5

thymus

Answer 5

a gland located in the mediastinum under the sternum

Question 6

a large mass of lymphatic tissue located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen

Answer 6

spleen

Question 7

axillary lymph nodes

Answer 7

small, bean-shaped structures located in the axilla

Question 8

inguinal lymph nodes

Answer 8

small, bean-shaped structures located in the area of the groin

Question 9

collects lymph from the left side of the upper body and the entire lower body; drains into the subclavian vein

Answer 9

thoracic duct