lymphatic and immunity quiz

Which structure of lymphatic system receives lymph from the greatest area of the body?

• Right Collecting Duct

• Inguinal Trunk

• Abdominal Trunk

• Thoracic Collecting Duct

What are the vessels called which carry lymph into the lymph node?

• Lymphatic Capillaries

• Efferent Vessels

• Afferent Vessels

• Collecting Ducts

What are the small organs associated with lymphatic vessels?

• Veins

• Lymph Nodes

• Collecting Ducts

• Lymphatic Trunks

Which of the following are considered lymphatic tissue?

• Spleen

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Thymus

Which of the following are ways in which lymph movement is accomplished?

• Action of skeletal muscle

• Changes in pressure in the thoracic cavity due to breathing

• Muscle contraction within the lymphatic vessel

• One way valves that prevent back-flow

Which of the two vessels is the most permeable?

• Lymphatic capillaries

• Blood capillaries

Which structure drains lymph from the right upper extremity and the right side of the thorax?

• Cervical trunk

• Right lymphatic duct

• Thoracic duct

• Right jugular vein

Which of the following statements regarding the thymus is correct?

• It diminishes in size with age

• It is the largest lymphatic organ

• It is the site where t- cells mature

• Children typically do not have one

Which of the cells of the immune system known as "warriors"?

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

• Macrophages

• NK cells

Blockage in a lymphatic vessel will result in which of the following in adjacent structures?

• Edema/swelling

• Atrophy

• Faster flow of lymph

• Increased development of lymph nodes

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