Lymph Review

Multiple Choice

If you were to describe the lymphatic system, which statement would you choose?

• It takes up excess tissue fluid (lymph)

• Lacteals in the intestines absorb dietary lipids

• Both statements are correct.

Functions of Lymphatic System

• Fluid Balance

• Fat Absorption

• Defense

Multiple Choice

Imagine Lymph is draining from your right arm to return to the heart.

• Lymphatic Capillaries -> Large Lymp Vessels -> right lymphatic duct -> right subclavian vein -> superior vena cava

• Lymphatic Capillaries -> Large Lymp Vessels -> thoracic duct -> right subclavian vein -> superior vena cava

Lymphatic Ducts

Drains

• right side of head

• right arm

• right chest

Right lymphatic

Drains

• left side head

• left arm

• left chest

• lower body

Thoracic

Multiple Choice

Large Lymphatic vessels are similar in structure to?

• Veins

• Arteries

• Capillaries

Large Lymphatic Vessels

• Contain valves

• Utilize skeletal muscles to help pump blood

Multiple Choice

Which sign of inflammation occurs when capillaries become more permeable?

• Swelling

• Redness

• Heat

• Pus formation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a form of active immunity?

• Transfer of antibodies from mother to fetus across placenta

• transfer of antibodies from mother to baby in breast milk

• Immunization for covid 19

Natural - Actual Exposure, Primary Response, Creation of memory cells.

Artificial - Vaccine exposure, creation of memory cells for faster second response

Active

Natural - Recieve antibodies through breast milk/placenta

Artificial - Recieve antibodies through transfusions.

Passive

Immunities