Lymphatic System in class quiz

A small mass of lymphatic tissue along the path of a lymphatic vessel is called a(n) ________.

A.   hilum

B.   lymph node

C.   bubo

D.   islet

• a

• b

• c

• d

Masses of lymphoid tissue in the area of the throat are the ________.

A.   tonsils

B.   dust cells

C.   Peyer patches

D.   Kupffer cells

• a

• b

• c

• d

Cells that ingest and destroy foreign materials are called ________.

A.   erythrocytes

B.   thrombocytes

C.   phagocytes

D.   basophils

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of these is NOT a core function of the lymphatic system?

A.   maintaining fluid balance

B.   protecting from infection

C.   absorbing fats

D.   creating insulin

• a

• b

• c

• d

The lymphatic capillaries within the lining of the small intestine are called __________.

A.   lacteals

B.   lymphallaries

C.   brachiolymphs

D.   branches

• a

• b

• c

• d

These lymph nodes are located between layers of peritoneum in the abdomen.

A.   cervical nodes

B.   axillary nodes

C.   mesenteric nodes

D.   thymic nodes

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of these drains lymph into the right lymphatic duct?

A.   left foot

B.   right forearm

C.   right knee

D.   left shoulder

• a

• b

• c

• d

What structure forms the base of the thoracic duct?

A.   lacteal vessel

B.   hilum

C.   tracheobronchial nodes

D.   cisterna chyli

• a

• b

• c

• d

The purpose of antiserum is to __________.

A.   give short-term protection against a pathogen

B.   provide immunity to a pathogen

C.   maintain a high level of antibodies in the blood

D.   stimulate production of B cells

• a

• b

• c

• d

True or False? Lymph nodes are actually glands.

A.   True

B.   False

• a

• b