Lymphatic System 2.1

Question 1

the function of the lymphatic system is to prevent invasion of ___ organisms

Answer 1

foreign

Question 2

the lymphatic system also destroys foreign organisms and dying ___

Answer 2

tissues

Question 3

___ ducts are similar to veins

Answer 3

lymph

Question 4

what is composed of 2 smooth muscle layer, has cup like valves and orginates in tissues

Answer 4

lymph ducts

Question 5

lymph ducts transport lymph to ___ veins

Answer 5

subclavian

Question 6

___ duct transports fluid from R thoracic cavity, R arm, and R side of the head

Answer 6

Right Lymph Duct

Question 7

R lymph duct empties into right __ vein

Answer 7

subclavian

Question 8

____ is the swollen portion of lymph ducts

Answer 8

lymph nodes

Question 9

what is surrounded by fibrous capsule and found throughout the body in 4 major regions

Answer 9

lymph nodes

Question 10

lymph nodes have internal reticular tissue that forms pouches and house

Answer 10

leukocytes

Question 11

the 4 main regions lymph nodes are housed in are

Answer 11

cervical, axillary, abdominal, inguinal

Question 12

___ are similar to nodes WITHOUT capsule

Answer 12

tonsil

Question 13

tonsils are capable of increased ____ during infection

Answer 13

enlargement

Question 14

palatine tonsils are found where

Answer 14

sides of distal bucchal cavity

Question 15

lingual tonsils are found where

Answer 15

distal base of tongue

Question 16

pharyngeal tonsils are found where

Answer 16

posterior pharynx

Question 17

tubal tonsils are found where

Answer 17

near opening of eustachian tube