Overview of Lymphatics Practice Questions

Question 1

Lymphocytes are formed in which one of the following lymphatic organs?

A. Spleen
B. Thoracic duct
C. Red bone marrow
D. Lymph nodes

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The intestinal lymphatic trunk flows 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 found in the: 
A. small intestines.
B. tonsils.
C. spleen. 
D. thymus.

Answer 4

A

Question 5

Which one of the following lymph nodes first become swollen associated with tonsillitis?

A. Jugulo-digastric
B. Jugulo-omohyoid
C. Supracalvicular
D. Apical

Answer 5

A

Question 6

Testicular cancer usually metastasizes first to the _________________ lymph nodes.

A. superficial inguinal
B. celiac
C. central
D. lumbar

Answer 6

D