Find the false statement below, if any, concerning lymphocytes
all lymphocytes found in the body are synthesized in the red bone marrow
What is the chemical difference between blood plasma and tissue (interstitial) fluid
tissue fluid lacks the large plasma proteins found in blood plasma
When does tissue fluid become lymph
when it enters a lymphatic capillary
Find the false statement below, if any, concerning lymphatic capillaries
they have a thicker wall than blood capillaries
Trace the flow of lymph through the lymphatic system, from the beginning of the lymphatic system to
the point of entry into the cardiovascular system
L. capillary > L. vessel > L. node > L. vessel > L. trunk > collecting duct > subclavian vein
Which of the following areas is drained by the lumbar trunks of the lymphatic system
the legs, lower abdominal wall, and the pelvic organs
Find the false statement below, if any, concerning the thoracic duct
it empties into the right subclavian vein
The lymph nodes in the cervical region drain lymph mainly from the
scalp, parts of the head, and face
Find the false statement below, if any, concerning the thymus gland
it is small during infancy and childhood, and increases in relative size with age
Find the false statement below, if any, concerning the spleen
it filters lymph, just like the lymph nodes
Find the false statement below, if any, concerning lymph nodes
lymph nodes usually have one afferent vessels, but several efferent vessels
All of the following are sites of lymphocyte production, except
none of the above -> a-d are all sites of lymphocyte production
Describe the structure of the Peyer's patch
a group of lymphatic nodules in the ileum of the small intestine
Describe the structure of the lacteal
a lymphatic capillary in the villi of the small intestine, that absorbs large fats