MTTP 27

Question 1

lymphatic fluid; is nearly colorless watery fluid circulating through the lymphatics

Answer 1

Lymph

Question 2

lymphatic vessels join to form larger tributaries which drain large regions of the body

Answer 2

Lymphatic trunks

Question 3

trunks that converge to form one of two regionally draining lymphatic ducts

Answer 3

Right lymphatic and thoracic duct

Question 4

drains lymph from the right side of the head and neck, the right upper extremity, and the right half of the upper trunk and delivers it to the right subclavian vein

Answer 4

right lymphatic duct

Question 5

drains lymph from the rest of the body and delivers it to the left subclavian vein

Answer 5

thoracic duct

Question 6

all cells originate here and include red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells

Answer 6

red bone marrow

Question 7

25% of the white blood cell count are

Answer 7

lymphocytes

Question 8

bean-shaped structures and are widely distributed throughout the body along the lymphatic chain

Answer 8

lymph nodes

Question 9

collective term to describe small groups of lymphatic tissue located along the respiratory and GI tracts

Answer 9

mucosa-associated lymph tissue

Question 10

primary lymphatic structure and involved with the production and maturation of lymphocytes; t cells mature

Answer 10

thymus

Question 11

located in oral cavity and pharynx

Answer 11

tonsils

Question 12

located in portions of the small intestines and are also called intestinal tonsils

Answer 12

Peyer patches

Question 13

attached to the cecum, which is the first region of the large

Answer 13

Vermiform appendix

Question 14

largest lymphatic organ and is located in the left upper quadrant

Answer 14

spleen

Question 15

directed against all pathogens and foreign agents and include barriers, cellular responses, and inflammation

Answer 15

nonspecific defense mechanisms

Question 16

protective response to tissue damage resulting from a variety of causes, including infection and trauma

Answer 16

inflammation

Question 17

widespread inflammation is not confined to a specific region, and is usually associated with infection

Answer 17

systemic inflammation

Question 18

inflammation that last longer than 2 weeks and may follow unsuccessful acute inflammation

Answer 18

chronic inflammation

Question 19

selective and directed against particular pathogens, provide immunity, and involve lymphocytes or B cells and T cells

Answer 19

specific defense mechanism