Chapter 27 Lymphatic

Question 1

Inguinal

Answer 1

Term for superficial lymph nodes located on the groin

Question 2

Right lymphatic duct

Answer 2

Duct that drains lymph from the right side of the head and neck, the right upper extremity, and the right half of the upper trunk

Question 3

Peyer patches

Answer 3

Lymphatic tissue located in portions of the small intestine

Question 4

Tonsils

Answer 4

Lymphatic tissue located in the oral cavity and pharynx

Question 5

Lymph nodes

Answer 5

Only structure along the lymphatic chain filtering lymph

Question 6

Lymphokinesis

Answer 6

Movement of lymph through the body

Question 7

Vermiform appendix

Answer 7

Lymphatic tissue attached to the cecum of the large intestine

Question 8

Lymph

Answer 8

Fluid circulating through lymphatics

Question 9

Thoracic duct

Answer 9

Duct that delivers collected lymph to the left subclavian vein

Question 10

Spleen

Answer 10

Largest lymphatic organ and released stored lymphocytes when needed

Question 11

Lymphatics

Answer 11

Collective term for all lymphatic capillaries, vessels, trunks, and ducts along the lymphatic chain

Question 12

Thymus

Answer 12

Site of T-cell maturation

Question 13

T-cells

Answer 13

Lymphocytes responsible for cell-mediated immunity and includes CD4+ and CD8+ cells

Question 14

Non specific

Answer 14

Type of defense mechanism that includes barriers, cellular responses, and inflammation

Question 15

Immunodefiency

Answer 15

Failure of immune responses to protect the body from pathogens, causing increased susceptibility to infections

Question 16

Lymphocyte

Answer 16

Type of WBC that comprises approximately 25% of the total WBC count

Question 17

Resistance

Answer 17

Body’s ability to counteract the effects of pathogens and foreign agents through defense mechanisms

Question 18

Lacteal

Answer 18

Lymphatic capillary that absorbs dietary fats and fat soluble vitamins in the small intestine

Question 19

Specific

Answer 19

Type of defense mechanism that provides immunity and involves lymphocytes

Question 20

Lymph nodes, MALT, and spleen

Answer 20

Organs or structures populated by lymphocytes, but do not produce them

Question 21

Bone marrow and thymus

Answer 21

Primary lymphatic organs that produce and mature lymphocytes

Question 22

Immunity

Answer 22

The body’s ability to recognize and respond to pathogens and foreign agents

Question 23

Inflammation

Answer 23

Protective response to tissue damage from a variety of causes and creates an environment that maximizes tissue repair

Question 24

B cells

Answer 24

Lymphocytes responsible for antibody-mediated immunity because they produce antibodies