Lymphatic System Quiz

A lymphatic structure located in the thoracic cavity is called the:

• pituitary gland

• parotid gland

• thymus gland

• spleen

Caleb has peripheral edema. Which function of his lymph system may be impaired?

• Lymphocyte production

• Fluid balance

• Immunity

• Filtration

The lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the left chest, abdomen, and lower limbs is called the:

• brachiocephalic duct

• right lymphatic duct

• subclavian duct

• thoracic duct

Which lymphatic structures closely parallel veins?

• Lymphatic tissues

• Lymph vessels

• Lymph nodes

• Lymphocytes

During lunch, a student began to have severe breathing problems, facial swelling, and wheezing. What type of reaction did she have to an allergen?

• Autoimmune response

• Acquired immunity

• Hypersensitivity

• Anaphylaxis

Lisa is complaining of a very sore throat. Upon examination, the doctor explained to her that the soft tissue masses located at the back of her throat are both swollen and bright red. These are known as:

• pharyngeal tonsils

• palatine tonsils

• lingual tonsils

• lymph nodes

Which lymphatic structure is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen?

• Pituitary gland

• Thymus gland

• Appendix

• Spleen

Joe is a high school student who complained of fatigue. His physician determined Joe had enlarged lymph nodes in his neck and increased leukocytes. The physician diagnosed Joe with a viral condition called:

• lupus erythematosus

• mononucleosis

• scleroderma

• HIV/AIDS

Tina volunteers in a daycare and learns that she was exposed to influenza. Her lymphatic system responds by passing lymph through a lymph node, filtering bacteria and debris, and by adding:

• red blood cells

• lymphocytes

• platelets

• plasma

Crohn’s disease and Addison's disease are similar in that they both are:

• autoimmune disorders

• bacterial infections

• viral infections

• communicable