M.T. Chapter 6 Lymphatic System

Which of the following medications is useful for treating autoimmune diseases?

• corticosteroid

• protease inhibitor

• antihistamine

• immunosuppressant

Which is the severe itching associated with hives?

• lymphedema

• anaphylactic

• dyscrasia

• urticaria

Which is NOT a function of the lymphatic and immune systems?

• Primary defense against the invasion of pathogens.

• Transport fats absorbed by the small intestines.

• Assist in the blood clotting process.

• Collect excess tissue fluid and return it to the circulatory system.

Which of the following statements regarding the tonsils is NOT true?

• The palatine tonsils are located in the nasal cavity.

• The tonsils are composed of lymphatic tissue.

• The tonsils remove pathogens for the digestive and respiratory systems.

• Sometimes the tonsils have to be removed if they become chronically infected.

Which of the following statements regarding lymphatic vessels is NOT true?

• Lymphatic vessels have valves to ensure forward movement of lymph.

• There are only two large lymphatic ducts, the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct.

• The smallest lymphatic vessels are called lymphatic capillaries.

• The thoracic duct drains the right arm and right side of the neck and chest.

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

• The spleen produces new erythrocytes

• The spleen consists of slow-moving blood sinuses.

• The spleen is not a vital organ; a person can live without a spleen.

• The spleen contains a large population of macrophages.

Pneumocystic pneumonia is commonly seen in patients with AIDS.

• True

• False

Hives includes the appearance of skin ulcers as part of an allergic reaction.

• True

• False

Where do T cells mature?

• blood
• bone marrow
• thymus
• tonsils

Which type of cells make antibodies?

• A cells
• B cells
• M cells
• T cells

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