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The Lymphatic and Immune System - Part A questions with correct answers
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The Lymphatic and Immune System - Part Aquestions with correct answers
The lymphatic system arises in the tissues and extends toward the
Correct Answer-heart
The lining of the lymphatic capillaries, like that of the blood capillaries,
consists of Correct Answer-endothelium
The largest lymphatic vessel of the body is the Correct Answer-thoracic
duct
The thoracic duct empties its contents into a vein known as the Correct
Answer-left subclavian vein
The thoracic duct drains the left side of the head and chest and the entire
body below the Correct Answer-diaphragm
The valves of the lymphatic vessels operate in a manner similar to the
valves of the Correct Answer-veins
Lymph is filtered in masses of tissue known as Correct Answer-lymph
nodes
The two major types of cells in lymph nodes are the T-lymphocytes and
Correct Answer-B-lymphocytes
, Lymph vessels entering the lymph nodes are referred to as Correct
Answer-afferent lymphatic vessels
Extensions of the lymph node capsule pass into the lymph node and
separate it into smaller Correct Answer-lobules
The main cells of the lymph nodes are supported by connective tissue
Correct Answer-reticular fibers
The cells of the lymph nodes are arranged densely within the outer
portion of the lymph node called the Correct Answer-cortex
At the center of the lymph node, the region is known as the Correct
Answer-medulla
In the process of the immune response, the lymph nodes serve as the
sites for the production of Correct Answer-antibodies
In the neck tissues, the lymph nodes are known as the Correct Answer-
cervical lymph nodes
Those lymph nodes located in the armpits are called Correct Answer-
axillary lymph nodes
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