Q: Lymphatic System

Question 1

The lymphatic system is:

A) A defence system that intertwines with the circulatory system
B) An intracellular energy function
C) A system that controls mood
D) None of the above

Answer 1

A) A defence system that intertwines with the circulatory system

Question 2

The thoracic duct does not drain lymph from the:

A) Right lower extremity
B) Right side of the head
C) Digestive tract
D) Left axilla

Answer 2

B) Right side of the head

Question 3

In the skin, lymph vessels form networks around:

A) Veins
B) The upper bones in the body
C) Only a few areas of the body
D) Ducts

Answer 3

A) Veins

Question 4

The lymph organ that has afferent and efferent lymph vessels is the:

A) Lymph node
B) Tonsil
C) Peyer’s Patches
D) Spleen

Answer 4

A) Lymph node

Question 5

A function of the lymph node is to:

A) Remove dead erythrocytes
B) Produce bilirubin
C) Produce lymphocytes
D) Conserve energy

Answer 5

C) Produce lymphocytes

Question 6

The lymphatic system works in conjunction with which system?

A) Muscular system
B) Nervous system
C) Skeletal system
D) Circulatory system

Answer 6

D) Circulatory system

Question 7

Lymphocytes are produced in the lymph nodules in the region called:

A) The medulla
B) The hilus
C) The germinal centre
D) The lymphatic reservoir

Answer 7

C) The germinal centre

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a lymphatic organ?

A) Tonsil
B) Thymus
C) Liver
D) Spleen

Answer 8

C) Liver

Question 9

The lymphatic organ responsible for the removal of aged and defective blood cells is the:

A) Tonsil
B) Spleen
C) Thymus
D) Lymph nodes

Answer 9

B) Spleen

Question 10

The lymph nodes of the lower extremities drain the:
A) Neck and shoulders
B) Knee, leg and foot
C) Right foot only
D) None of the above

Answer 10

B) Knee, leg and foot

Question 11

Lymphatic vessels are found:

A) Throughout the body
B) In the thorax only
C) In the feet only
D) In the upper left quadrant of the body only

Answer 11

A) Throughout the body

Question 12

Lymph from the head and neck passes through the:

A) Popliteal lymph nodes
B) Cervical lymph nodes
C) Inguinal lymph nodes
D) None of the above

Answer 12

B) Cervical lymph nodes

Question 13

Lymph capillaries join to form larger vessels called:

A) Arteries
B) Arterioles
C) Venous capillaries
D) Lymphatics

Answer 13

D) Lymphatics

Question 14

A “Plexus” is another name for

A) NK cells
B) a network
C) B cells
D) T cells

Answer 14

B) a network

Question 15

Once interstitial fluid enters a lymph capillary, it is referred to as:

A) A vein
B) Lymph
C) A thrombus
D) Blood

Answer 15

B) Lymph

Question 16

Oedema can be an effect of:

A) Heartburn
B) Pregnancy
C) Indigestion
D) Lack of sleep

Answer 16

B) Pregnancy

Question 17

This illness may be discovered due to a swollen lymph hub in the neck, midsection, or different regions:

A) Arteriosclerosis
B) Hodgkin’s Disease
C) Osteoporosis
D) Tinea Pedis

Answer 17

B) Hodgkin’s Disease

Question 18

Swelling in the feet and lower legs is often a sign of:

A) A migraine
B) Sickness and fever
C) Oedema
D) None of the above

Answer 18

C) Oedema

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

A) To produce movement
B) To protect the body against infection
C) To supply nourishment to cells
D) To maintain fluid balance

Answer 19

A) To produce movement

Question 20

Acquired immunity is NOT:

A) Immunity you develop over your lifetime
B) Obtained from the exposure of antibodies
C) Obtained from vaccination
D) A tissue reaction to injury or an antigen

Answer 20

D) A tissue reaction to injury or an antigen