OBE Lymphatic 2020

The biggest lymphatic tissue in the body is

• lymph nodes

• appendix

• liver

• spleen

Lymph from right sided head, neck, right upper extremities and right thorax drains into

• Right ventricle

• Left atrium

• Right lymphatic duct

• Thoracic trunk

Which of the following statement is TRUE for lymph capillaries?

• Made up of three layers of tissues

• Made up of simple squamous epithelium

• Contains valve to ensure 1 way flow of lymph

• Contains many lymph nodes

Proliferation and maturation of B-lymphocytes happen in

• thymus gland

• red bone marrow

• liver

• spleen

The function of tonsil is

• produce memory lymphocyte cells

• carry out phagocytosis on dead erythrocytes

• protect against bacterial infection in the nose

• prevent pathogen from entering the small intestines

Which of the following statement is TRUE about lymphatic vessels?

• lymphatic capillaries contains many lymph nodes

• lacteal is a specialised lymphatic vessle in the small intestine

• subclavian vein is the biggest lymphatic vessel

• right lymphatic duct carry the lymph from both lower extremities

What is the function of spleen?

• Neutralize the toxin

• Filter the lymph

• Carry out phagocytosis

• Produce lymph

Lymphocytes will produce __________________ as immune response to the invasion of viruses.

• antigen

• antibodies

• serotonin

• epinephrine

The process that assist in the transport of lymph is

• peristalsis movement in the digestive system

• contraction of surrounding skeletal muscles

• blood flow in the arteries

• blood flow in the veins

The following statements are functions of the lymphatic system EXCEPT

• producing red blood cells

• produce immune response to microbes

• transport lipid soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, K

• maintain tissue fluid balance in the body