Question 1

Highly specialized lymph capillaries called ________ are present in the villi of the intestinal mucosa.

Accepted Answer

lacteals

Question 2

Thymic corpuscles are always found in the lighter-colored ________ regions of the thymus.

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Question 3

Where are the lymph node aggregations most dense?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node aggregations are most dense near the body surface in the inguinal, axillary, and cervical regions of the body.

Question 4

Like blood, lymph flows both to and from the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 5

Explain the term MALT. What is its function?

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MALT is an acronym for mucosa-associated...

Question 6

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   draining excess interstitial fluid
B)   carrying out immune responses
C)   transporting dietary fats
D)   transporting respiratory gasesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Digested fats are absorbed from the intestine by the lymph capillaries.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the special role of the thymus gland?

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By secreting hormone...

Question 9

Small organs associated with lymphatic vessels are termed ________.

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A)   lymph follicles
B)   lymph nodes
C)   lacteals
D)   lymphaticsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The appendix, tonsils, and Peyer's patches are examples of ________.

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Question 11

Which of the following is not a normal component of lymph?

Accepted Answer

A)   water
B)   plasma proteins
C)   red blood cells
D)   ionsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lingual tonsils
B)   palatine tonsils
C)   pharyngeal tonsils
D)   Peyer's tonsilsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Figure 19.2
Using Figure 19.2, match the following:
-Cortex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
Figure 19.2
Using Figure 19.2, match the...

Question 14

Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate, volume, and ability to change.

Accepted Answer

Lymph transport is sporadic and much slo...

Question 15

Figure 19.1
Using Figure 19.1, match the following:
-Thoracic duct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
Figure 19.1
Using Figure 19.1, match the...

Question 16

Splenic ________ pulp is primarily concerned with immune functions of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Splenic ________ pulp is primarily concerned with...

Question 17

Match the following:
-Small organs intimately associated with lymphatic vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Peyer's patches
B)  Lymph
C)  Thoracic duct
D)  Lymph nodes
E)  SpleenF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Figure 19.1
Using Figure 19.1, match the following:
-Axillary node(s).

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Figure 19.1
Using Figure 19.1, match the...

Question 19

Figure 19.2
Using Figure 19.2, match the following:
-Medulla.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
Figure 19.2
Using Figure 19.2, match the...

Question 20

Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   pancreas
B)   spleen
C)   tonsils
D)   Peyer's patches of the intestineE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 19: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Highly specialized lymph capillaries called ________ are present in the villi of the intestinal mucosa.

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Thymic corpuscles are always found in the lighter-colored ________ regions of the thymus.

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Where are the lymph node aggregations most dense?

Correct AnswerverifiedLymph node aggregations are most dense near the body surface in the inguinal, axillary, and cervical regions of the body.

Like blood, lymph flows both to and from the heart.

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Explain the term MALT. What is its function?

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Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

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Digested fats are absorbed from the intestine by the lymph capillaries.

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What is the special role of the thymus gland?

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Small organs associated with lymphatic vessels are termed ________.

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The appendix, tonsils, and Peyer's patches are examples of ________.

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Which of the following is not a normal component of lymph?

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The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the ________.

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Figure 19.2 Using Figure 19.2, match the following: -Cortex.

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Characterize lymph transport in terms of rate, volume, and ability to change.

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Figure 19.1 Using Figure 19.1, match the following: -Thoracic duct.

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Splenic ________ pulp is primarily concerned with immune functions of the spleen.

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Match the following: -Small organs intimately associated with lymphatic vessels.

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Figure 19.1 Using Figure 19.1, match the following: -Axillary node(s).

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Figure 19.2 Using Figure 19.2, match the following: -Medulla.

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Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure?

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