Overview of lymphatics

Question 1

Lymphocytes are formed in which one of the following lymphatic organs?
A. SpleenB. Thoracic ductC. Red bone marrowD. Lymph nodes

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The intestinal lymphatic trunkflows directly into the:

A. right venous angle.B. right lymphatic duct.C. bronchomediastinal trunk.D. cisterna chyli.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The thoracic duct most commonly drains into the:

A. right venous angle.B. left venous angle.C. superior vena cava.D. inferior vena cava.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Peyer’s patches are concentrations of lymphoid tissue foundin the:
A. small intestines.B. tonsils.C. spleen.D. thymus.

Answer 4

A

Question 5

Which one of the following lymph nodesfirst become swollen associated with tonsillitis?
A. Jugulo-digastricB. Jugulo-omohyoidC. SupracalvicularD. Apical

Answer 5

A

Question 6

Testicular cancer usually metastasizes first to the _________________ lymph nodes.

A. superficial inguinalB. celiacC. centralD. lumbar

Answer 6

D