True or False: Lymph flows from the heart out to the tissues via the lymphatic
vessels. - ANSWERfalse
True or False: Fluid inside tissues that is not returned via the veins is returned to the
heart through the lymph system. - ANSWERtrue
True or False: Lymph fluid moves in the following order: Lymphatic Duct→ lymph
vessels → Lymph capillaries → Veins - ANSWERfalse
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? - ANSWERThoracic Duct
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning lymph nodes?
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.
D. There are more efferent vessels than afferent vessels.
E. A&B are False. - ANSWERD. There are more efferent vessels than afferent
vessels.
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the spleen?
A. It is found in the left side of the abdomen.
B. It acts as to remove old platelets in the blood.
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 - ANSWERCorrect! C. It has many efferent and afferent lymph
vessels. It has one incoming artery and one outgoing artery.
Blood enters the spleen via the _______________. - ANSWERSplenic artery
These small lymphoid organs are found bilaterally in the posterior portions of the
throat. - ANSWERPalatine tonsils
The thymus produces hormones which helps these types of cells mature? (Select all
that apply.)
A. T cells
B. B cells
C. Macrophages
D. Neutrophils
, E. Eosinophils - ANSWERT cells
Which of the following is a part of the nonspecific immune response system? (Select
all that apply.)
Normal flora
Cytokines
T cells (specific immune system)
B cells (specific immune system)
Interleukins - ANSWERNormal flora
Cytokines
Interleukins
Discuss how mild fevers are beneficial. - ANSWERFevers 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: - ANSWERvirus
Match the cell with its best description.
Has granules in the nucleus and is the most abundant of the white blood cells.
A. Neutrophil
B. Eosinophil
C. Basophil
D. Macrophage
E. Monocyte - ANSWERA. Neutrophil
Match the cell with its best description. Select all that apply.
Performs phagocytosis
A. Neutrophil
B. Eosinophil
C. Basophil
D. Macrophage
E. Monocyte - ANSWERNeutrophil
Macrophage
Monocyte
Match the cell with its best description.
This cell is involved in the release of histamines and heparin. - ANSWERBasophil
Which type of immune cell continues to produce a small amount of antibody after the
infection is over: - ANSWERMemory B cell
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