Week 4 - Lymphatic system Flashcards
What is the major difference between lymph and interstitial fluid?
a. Red blood cells are present in interstitial fluid b. White blood cells are present in lymph c. Types of proteins present d. Composition of electrolytes e. Location
e. Location
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic and immune system?
a. Maintaining water homeostasis in the body b. Carrying out immune responses c. Draining excess interstitial fluid d. Transporting dietary lipids
a. Maintaining water homeostasis in the body
The lymph drainage of the body, except the right arm, head and chest areas, flows into the:
a. left brachial vein at the junction with the left jugular vein. b. left subclavian vein at the junction with the left jugular vein c. right subclavian vein at the junction with the right jugular vein. d. right brachial vein at the junction with the right jugular vein.
b. left subclavian vein at the junction with the left jugular vein
The left subclavian vein receives lymph from:
a. Left axillary vein b. Thoracic duct c. Right lymphatic duct d. Jugular trunk e. Lumbar trunk
b. Thoracic duct
The skeletal muscle and respiratory pumps are used in the
a. Lymphatic, Immune and Cardiovascular systems b. Lymphatic and Immune systems only c. Immune system d. Lymphatic system e. Cardiovascular system
a. Lymphatic, Immune and Cardiovascular systems
MALT, mucosa associated lymphoid tissue, are groups of lymphocytes found in:
Choose one answer.
a. gastric, reproductive, respiratory and vascular systems.
b. respiratory, urinary, gastric and reproductive systems.
c. gastric, respiratory, urinary and vascular systems.
d. respiratory, urinary, optic and vascular systems.
b. respiratory, urinary, gastric and reproductive systems.
Which of the following is a function of the spleen? Choose one answer. a. Traps microbes with mucus b. Removes worn out blood cells c. Cleanses lymph d. Cleanses interstitial fluid e. Circulates lymph
b. Removes worn out blood cells
Which of the following is not considered an organ of the immune system?
a. Lymph node b. Pancreas c. Spleen d. Red bone marrow e. Thymus
b. Pancreas
Primary lymphatic tissue include:
a. thymus and red bone marrow. b. thymus and compact bone. c. thymus and spleen. d. thymus and lymph nodes.
a. thymus and red bone marrow.
The lymph nodes have:
a. efferent and afferent ducts b. only afferent vessels. c. efferent and afferent vessels. d. only efferent vessels.
c. efferent and afferent vessels.
Which of the following are physical factors that help fight pathogens and disease? (1) numerous layers of the epidermis, (2) mucus of mucous membranes, (3) saliva, (4) interferons, (5) complement. . a. 2, 4, and 5 b. 1, 4, and 5 c. 1, 3, and 4 d. 1, 2, and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
Cilia in the respiratory tract trap and remove some invading antigens
True False
True
Yes, together with mucus, they trap and remove microbes and dust from the upper respiratory tract.
Which of these does NOT provide a physical or chemical barrier?
a. Mucus b. Urine c. Macrophages d. Saliva e. Stratified squamous epithelium
c. Macrophages
Yes, macrophages are phagocytes and as such part of an internal defense. Phagocytes are cells specialized to perform phagocytosis and include neutrophils and macrophages. Well done
Which is part of the body’s second line of defense?
a. None of these choices b. Natural killer cells c. B and T Lymphocytes d. Mucous cells e. Germ cells
b. Natural killer cells
Phagocytosis is the process of ingestion and destruction of foreign antigens.
Answer: True False
True
