Exercise 7: Lymphatic System: Physio Quiz

Question 1

The largest lymphatic organ is ….

Answer 1

Spleen

Question 2

This are functions of the lymphatic system

Answer 2

• Absorption of dietary fats
• Filtration of lymphatic organs
• Generation of immune responses

NOT a Function: Regulation of pH

Question 3

Order of movent of a dietary lipid from intestine to the blood….

Answer 3

In Order:

1. **Lacteal **
2. Intestinal Trunk
3. Cisterna Chyli
4. Thoracic Duct
5. Lt Subclavia Vein

NEVER: the Lt Subclavian Duct

Question 4

(T/F) Older red blood cells may be removed and destroyed in the spleen.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The Thymus…..

Answer 5

is a location for processing and/or maturation of lymphocytes

Question 6

Antibodies are produced by

Answer 6

Plasma Cells

Question 7

What induces the production of specific antibodies?

Answer 7

Antigens

Question 8

What is considered a lymphatic organ? What is NOT?

Answer 8

Is Considered a lymphatic organ:

• Spleen
• Lymph Node
• Thymus
• Red Bone Marrow

Is NOT Considered a lymphatic organ:

Pancreas

Question 9

In which are of the body would you expect to find MALT?

Answer 9

in the mucosa of the small intestine

Question 10

Immunological surveilance that involves immune system cells checking if body cells posses the correct population of self proteins (Major Histocompatibility Complex 1 Antigens)

Answer 10

is carried by N-K Cells

Question 11

Having had a deficiency of formation of mature lymphocytes. What location of the body should be investigated?

Answer 11

Red Bone Marrow

Question 12

A drug that has a side effect of inhibiting the adaptive immune system will most likely affect?

Answer 12

B Lymphocytes