Test Questions Flashcards
Are erythrocytes found in lymph?
No
What are lymphatic capillaries?
Vessels which work with blood to collect excess tissue fluid
What type of valves do lymphatic vessels have?
Semilunar valves
The inner layer of the lymphatic vessels is made up of…
Endothelial cells
An efferent vessel transports lymph…
Back to the system
To collect lymph and convey it towards the heart is a function of lymph nodes. True or false?
False
Lymphatic tissue contains erythrocytes. True or false?
False
Where is the right lymphatic duct positioned?
Neck
How long is the thoracic duct?
40cm
Where are the axillary nodes located?
Armpits
Where is the spleen positioned?
Upper left hand side of the abdomen
Cancer of the lymphatic tissue is called…
Hodgkin’s disease
Obstruction of the lymphatic flow causes…
Oedema
Lymphatic capillaries unite to become…
Lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes are made of…
Lymphatic tissue
The popliteal nodes are located…
Behind the knee
What does the spleen destroy?
Thrombocytes and erythrocytes
What is the function of lymphatic vessels?
Transport lymph towards the heart
Lymphatic tissue contains…
Phagocytes
All lymph passes into…
Lymphatic ducts
The thoracic duct is positioned in the…
Torso
The submandibular nodes are located…
In the face
The spleen forms new leucocytes. True or false?
False
Heat helps to circulate lymph. True or false?
False
Where do lymphatic capillaries not occur?
Central nervous system
The outer layer of lymphatic vessels consist of…
Endothelial cells
An afferent vessel transports lymph…
To the lymph nodes
Trabecula are…
Inward strands of fibrous tissue
How long is the right lymphatic duct?
1.5cm
The occipital nodes are located…
At the back of the skull
What is the structure of the spleen?
An outer capsule of fibrous tissue
What is the function of the right lymphatic duct?
Receives lymph from the right side of the head, neck, chest and right arm
Trabecula are located…
In lymph nodes
What is the structure of lymphatic vessels?
Thin walled, collapsible vessels carrying lymph
Transporting excess waste away from tissues is a function of lymph. True or false?
True
What is the structure of lymphatic capillaries?
Fine blind ended permeable tubes, composed of a single layer of endothelial cells
What is the middle layer of the lymphatic vessels made up of?
Muscular and elastic tissue
Lymphatic vessels open up into…
Lymph ducts
Which vein does the right lymphatic duct empty into?
Right subclavian vein
The thoracic duct drains lymph from the left side of the head, neck, lower limbs, left side of the trunk and left arm. True or false?
True
The supratrochlear nodes are located…
In the elbows
What is the relationship between the lymphatic system and muscular system?
Removal of metabolic syndrome waste products and cellular debris
What is the function of lymph nodes?
To add extra leucocytes and lymphocytes to the blood
How many layers do lymphatic vessels have?
3
The inguinal nodes are located…
Top of the legs
