Question 1

The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The spleen's two functions are defense against foreign microorganisms and provision of a blood reservoir.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The sets of tonsils that surround the throat form what is called the laryngeal lymphoid ring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Lymph contains platelets, which allow clots to form in lymphatic vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The spleen ____ during infectious diseases and ____ in old age.

Accepted Answer

A)   atrophies; hypertrophies
B)   hypertrophies; atrophies
C)   secretes hormones; stops functioning
D)   None of the above is correct.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

When an infection is present, germinal centers form and the lymph node begins to release lymphocytes; some become antibody-producing plasma cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The size of the spleen is relatively constant in different individuals, regardless of sex or age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Baby Ruth was born without a thymus gland. Immediate plans were made to perform a transplant. In the meantime, Baby Ruth was placed in strict isolation. Even her parents were not allowed to touch her. Why was she placed in the isolation unit?

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Question 9

If lymphatic return is blocked:

Accepted Answer

A)   blood protein concentration soon falls below normal.
B)   blood osmotic pressure soon falls below normal.
C)   fluid imbalance and death will result.
D)   all of the above will occur.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The thymus secretes:

Accepted Answer

A)   T₃.
B)   T₄.
C)   thymosin.
D)   both A and C.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

The cluster of lymph nodes found in the underarm and upper chest regions is referred to as _____ nodes.

Accepted Answer

A)   superficial cervical
B)   inguinal
C)   axillary
D)   superficial cubitalE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Lymph nodes provide both biological and mechanical filtration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The milky lymph found in lacteals after digestion is called chyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Palatine tonsils are called adenoids when they become swollen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system except:

Accepted Answer

A)   transporting interstitial fluid back to the bloodstream.
B)   providing immunological defenses.
C)   transporting absorbed fats from the intestine to the blood.
D)   filtering metabolic wastes.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The tubal tonsils are located near the base of the eustachian tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 31: Lymphatic System

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The sets of tonsils that surround the throat form what is called the laryngeal lymphoid ring.

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The spleen during infectious diseases and in old age.

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Lymph contains platelets, which allow clots to form in lymphatic vessels.

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The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit.

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The tubal tonsils are located near the base of the eustachian tubes.

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The milky lymph found in lacteals after digestion is called chyle.

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Palatine tonsils are called adenoids when they become swollen.

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The spleen's two functions are defense against foreign microorganisms and provision of a blood reservoir.

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If lymphatic return is blocked:

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All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system except:

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The thymus secretes:

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When an infection is present, germinal centers form and the lymph node begins to release lymphocytes; some become antibody-producing plasma cells.

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Lymph nodes provide both biological and mechanical filtration.

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The size of the spleen is relatively constant in different individuals, regardless of sex or age.

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The cluster of lymph nodes found in the underarm and upper chest regions is referred to as _____ nodes.

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Baby Ruth was born without a thymus gland. Immediate plans were made to perform a transplant. In the meantime, Baby Ruth was placed in strict isolation. Even her parents were not allowed to touch her. Why was she placed in the isolation unit?

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The sets of tonsils that surround the throat form what is called the laryngeal lymphoid ring.

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The spleen ____ during infectious diseases and ____ in old age.

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Lymph contains platelets, which allow clots to form in lymphatic vessels.

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The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit.

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The tubal tonsils are located near the base of the eustachian tubes.

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The milky lymph found in lacteals after digestion is called chyle.

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Palatine tonsils are called adenoids when they become swollen.

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The spleen's two functions are defense against foreign microorganisms and provision of a blood reservoir.

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If lymphatic return is blocked:

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All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system except:

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The thymus secretes:

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When an infection is present, germinal centers form and the lymph node begins to release lymphocytes; some become antibody-producing plasma cells.

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Lymph nodes provide both biological and mechanical filtration.

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The size of the spleen is relatively constant in different individuals, regardless of sex or age.

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