Med Sci 2 Lymphatic System

What do lymph vessels do?

• Act as an intermediary between blood & tissues

• Produce lymphocytes

• Filter harmful substances

• Carry excess fluid back to circulatory system

This disease is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV).

• Tonsillitis

• Lymphedema

• Infectious mononucleosis

• Lymphadenitis

There are two categories of lymphoma - Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's.

• True

• False

Which duct receives lymph from the majority of the human body?

• Right lymphatic duct

• Left lymphatic duct

• Thoracic duct

• Abdominal duct

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

• Produce lymphocytes

• Produce B cells

• Recycle blood cells

• Act as a blood reservoir

What are lacteals?

• Specialized lymph vessels

• Located in the villi of small intestines

• Absorb digested fats

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which of the following types of tonsils are usually removed during a tonsillectomy?

• Pharyngeal

• Adenoid

• Palatine

• Lingual

• All of the above

The thoracic duct empties lymph into the...

• Left subclavian vein

• Cervical lymph nodes

• Right subclavian vein

• Pelvic lymph nodes

This is cancer of the lymph nodes.

• Lymphedema

• Lymphoma

• Lymphadenitis

• EBV

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Which of the following does NOT apply to lymph nodes?

• Can be alone or grouped

• Remove excess lymph

• Filter out harmful substances

• Lymphocyte production