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Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2 Module 5 Exam: Lymphatic System – Qs & As
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Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2Module 5 Exam: Lymphatic System – Qs & As
Label the organ below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow):
Correct Ans - Thymus
Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the
arrow): Correct Ans - Right Lymphatic Duct
True or False: Lymph flows from the heart out to the tissues via the lymphatic
vessels. Correct Ans - false
True or False: Fluid inside tissues that is not returned via the veins is returned
to the heart through the lymph system. Correct Ans - true
True or False: Lymph fluid moves in the following order: Lymphatic Duct→
lymph vessels → Lymph capillaries → Veins Correct Ans - false
Correct Order:
lymph capillaries-vessels-lymph ducts-subclavian vein
A patient has lymphedema in his left arm. What lymph vessel would most
likely be obstructed? Correct Ans - Thoracic Duct
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning lymph nodes?
Correct Ans - A. The groin contains a large grouping of lymph nodes.
B. The axilla contains a large grouping of lymph nodes.
C. A lymph node is an encapsulated fibrous connective tissue with incoming
and outgoing vessels.
Correct! D. There are more efferent vessels than afferent vessels.
E. A&B are False.
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the spleen?
Correct Ans - A. It is found in the left side of the abdomen.
B. It acts as to remove old platelets in the blood.
Correct! C. It has many efferent and afferent lymph vessels. it has one
incoming artery and one outgoing vein
D. It is divided into regions called lobules.
E. A&B are False
, Blood enters the spleen via the _______________. Correct Ans - Splenic
artery
Blood in the hepatic portal system transports blood to this organ before
returning it to general circulation. Correct Ans - liver
These small lymphoid organs are found bilaterally in the posterior portions of
the throat. Correct Ans - Palatine tonsils
Which of the following people would you expect to have the smallest thymus
gland? Correct Ans - A. Newborn infant
B. 5-year-old
C. 30- year-old
D. Correct! 75- year-old
The thymus produces hormones which helps these types of cells mature?
(Select all that apply.) Correct Ans - A. Correct! T cells
B. B cells
C. Macrophages
D. Neutrophils
E. Eosinophils
Which of the following is a part of the nonspecific immune response system?
(Select all that apply.) Correct Ans - Correct! Normal flora
Correct! Cytokines
T cells (specific immune system)
B cells (specific immune system)
Correct! Interleukins
Discuss how mild fevers are beneficial. Correct Ans - Fevers help the
body fight infection by interfering with the growth and replication of
pathogens. Fevers also causes lysosomes, an organelle inside cells, to break
down. The lysosomes release digestive enzymes that lyse cells infected by a
virus. In addition, fevers can promote the activity of white blood cells. Mild
fevers of short duration can aide in recovery.
Interferons inhibits what type of infection agent: Correct Ans - virus
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