Lymphatic and Immune System

Open Ended

Why do you think the lymphatic system is important for maintaining overall health?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about lymphatic ducts?

• The right lymphatic duct collects lymph from the right side of the head and neck.

• The thoracic duct collects lymph from the left side of the head and neck.

• The thoracic duct collects lymph from the right arm.

• The right lymphatic duct collects lymph from both legs.

Open Ended

Explain the protective function of the tonsils and describe where each type of tonsil is located.

Multiple Choice

What hormone does the thymus secrete to stimulate the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells?

• Thymosin

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Melatonin

Multiple Choice

Where is the appendix located?

• In the first section of the large intestine

• At the base of the tongue

• Above the heart

• In the upper right quadrant of the body

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?

• Filtering microorganisms from the blood

• Forming lymphocytes and monocytes

• Producing insulin

• Storing extra erythrocytes

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered the immune system's first line of defense?

• Intact skin

• Digestive system

• Lymphatic system

• Nervous system

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a pathogenic bacterium?

• Yeast

• Bacillus

• Virus

• Antibody

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of viral infections?

• COVID-19

• Tinea pedis

• Measles

• Giardiasis

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the ways in which bacteria and viruses cause disease in humans, using information from the slides.

Open Ended

Explain how medications to control infections differ in their mechanisms of action and the types of pathogens they target.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the abnormal enlargement of the spleen?

• Lymphadenitis

• Splenomegaly

• Lymphangioma

• Lymphadenopathy

Open Ended

Explain the difference between primary and secondary lymphedema.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about benign and malignant tumors is/are correct?

• Benign tumors are not a form of cancer.

• Malignant tumors can spread to distant body sites.

• Benign tumors are always harmless.

• Malignant tumors are potentially life-threatening.

Open Ended

Describe the stages of colorectal cancer as shown in the diagram and explain how the cancer progresses through these stages.

Multiple Choice

Which gene mutations are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?

• BRCA1 and BRCA2

• TP53 and RB1

• HER2 and EGFR

• APC and KRAS

Open Ended

How do the functions of the lymphatic system contribute to overall health and immunity?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main function of the lymphatic system?

• Absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins through the lacteals of the small intestine

• Remove waste products from the tissues and cooperate with the immune system in destroying invading pathogens

• Return filtered lymph to the veins at the base of the neck

• Produce red blood cells in the bone marrow