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Lymphatic System Concepts and Functions

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 7hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which System has more miles of vessels?

a)

Cardiovascular

b)

Lymphatic

c)

Circulatory

d)

Endocrine

2.

When bacteria is seen by the lymphatic system, it increases production of what color blood cells to fight off the intruders?

a)

White

b)

Red

c)

Yellow

3.

The spleen produces leukocytes, commonly known as?

a)

Red Blood Cells

b)

T cells

c)

White Blood cells

4.

What is the largest organ that is a part of the lymphatic system?

a)

thymus

b)

spleen

c)

lymph node

5.

The first line of defense against bacteria and viruses, this cluster of lymphatic tissue will sometimes need to be removed due to regular sore throats.

(a)  

6.

Lymph is the fluid of the lymphatic system. What color is it?

a)

white

b)

blue

c)

yellow

d)

clear

7.

Antibodies are shaped like what letter of the alphabet?

a)

Y

b)

Z

c)

T

d)

X

8.

Approximately how many lymph node do we have?

a)

300-400

b)

500-600

c)

800-900

d)

>1000

9.

What does your spleen recycle?

a)

lymph

b)

T cells

c)

blood cells

10.

The thymus produces leukocytes known as?

a)

Red Blood Cells

b)

T cells

c)

White Blood cells

11.

Microscopic organisms that cause disease

(a)  

12.

What is the function of the spleen?

a)

identify and attack damaged and infected cells in all cells & tissues

b)

identify and attack damaged and infected cells in circulating blood

c)

identify and attack damaged and infected cells in circulating lymph

d)

identify and attack damaged and infected cells in circulating CSF

13.

True or False: Removal of the spleen would decrease the risk of infection

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Removal of severely ruptured spleen

(a)  

15.

Red pulp and White pulp are part of the

(a)  

16.

An extract from thymus containing several hormones

a)

thymosin

b)

pus

c)

lymph

17.

Cells that mature in the thymus and leave by medullary blood vessels

a)

T cells

b)

B cells

c)

NK cells

18.

Divides the thymic lobes into smaller lobules

a)

septa

b)

divisor

c)

sulcus

19.

How many lobes does the thymus have?

(a)  

20.

The thymus is located in the

a)

pleural cavity

b)

superior to the thyroid

c)

pericardial cavity

d)

mediastinum

21.

Chronic or excessive enlargement of lymph nodes which may indicate infections or cancer

a)

Lymph nodes of gut, trachea, lungs, and thoracic duct

b)

Largest lymph nodes aka lymph glands

c)

lymphadenopathy

d)

lymphedema

22.

1. Filtration/Purification of blood

2. Storage of recycled iron

3. Initiation of immune responses by B and T cells

a)

Thymus

b)

Spleen

c)

Pancreas

d)

Lymph Nodes

23.

True or False: lymph nodes and lymph tissues respond once an infection has reached vital organs

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Dominated by T cells

a)

outer cortex

b)

subscapular space

c)

paracortex

d)

core (medulla)

25.

Contains macrophages and dendritic cells

a)

subscapular space

b)

outer cortex

c)

paracortex

d)

core (medulla)

26.

Organ that diminishes after puberty and affects the effectiveness of the immune system

(a)  

27.

Which tonsils can you see when you open your mouth

(a)  

28.

Contains a mass of fused lymphoid nodules

a)

pancreas

b)

spleen

c)

gallbladder

d)

appendix

29.

Location of aggregated lymphoid nodules

a)

inferior to appendix

b)

appendix

c)

deep to intestinal epithelial lining

d)

superior to intestinal epithelial lining

30.

Peyer's patches are also known as

a)

epithelial tissue

b)

appendix

c)

tonsils

d)

aggregated lymphoid nodules

31.

Lymphoid tissue located in epithelial tissue of digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems

a)

Mucous Associated Lymphoid Tissue

b)

Lymphatic Tissue

c)

Epithelial Mucosa Lymphoid Tissue

32.

How many palatine tonsils are there?

a)

1, on the right

b)

1 on the left

c)

2 on the right and left

d)

1 on the right and 1 on the left

33.

Location of lymph nodules

a)

spleen

b)

respiratory tract

c)

urinary & reproductive tract

d)

digestive tract

e)

lymph nodes

34.

Central area that contains dividing lymphocytes

a)

germinal center

b)

lacteal

c)

lymphocytes

d)

lymphatic duct

35.

Where lymphocytes are produced and mature

a)

Primary lymphoid tissues and organs

b)

Secondary lymphoid tissues and organs

36.

Name the types of pathogens

(a)  

37.

Identify the primary lymphoid tissues and organs

a)

red bone marrow and lymph nodes

b)

tonsils and lymph nodes

c)

thymus and tonsils

d)

red bone marrow and thymus

38.

How many tonsils are in the wall of the pharynx

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

39.

Where are lacteals located?

a)

kidney

b)

mammary glands

c)

large intestine

d)

small intestine

40.

The lymphatic system is a _______ system

a)

pathogen

b)

defense

c)

respiratory

d)

vascular

41.

The ability to resist infection and disease

(a)  

42.

The pharyngeal tonsil is also known as

a)

palatine

b)

adenoid

c)

thorax

d)

thymus

43.

Bundles of collagen fibers that extend from capsule into interior of lymph node

a)

afferent lymphatics

b)

efferent lymphatics

c)

trabeculae

d)

hilum

44.

How many lingual tonsils are there

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

45.

Which is not a type of lymphocyte?

a)

T cell

b)

B cell

c)

L cell

d)

NK cells

46.

Where lymphocytes are activated

a)

Primary lymphoid tissues

b)

Secondary lymphoid tissues

47.

A fluid similar to plasma but without plasma proteins

(a)  

48.

A network of vessels that carry lymph from peripheral tissues to veins

a)

capillary plexus

b)

arterioles

c)

venules

d)

lymphatic vessels

49.

What is the main function of the lymph node

a)

reabsorption

b)

purification of blood

c)

purification of lymph

d)

blood and lymph circulation

50.

Where are lymphoid tissues and lymphoid organs located?

a)

centralized in the cephalic region

b)

throughout the body

c)

localized to upper region

d)

in and near cardiovascular organs

51.

Which are types of lymphoid cells?

a)

erythrocytes

b)

lymphocytes

c)

cardiocytes

d)

phagocytes

52.

Where are lymphocytes produced and matured?

a)

red bone marrow

b)

lymph nodes

c)

tonsils

d)

thymus

53.

Where are lymphocytes activated?

a)

lymph nodes

b)

spleen

c)

thymus

d)

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue

e)

tonsils

54.

Identify the secondary lymphoid tissues and organs

a)

tonsils

b)

MALT

c)

spleen

d)

thymus

e)

lymph nodes

55.

Which is not a function of the lymphatic system?

a)

Produce lymphocytes and other lymphoid cells

b)

Return excess fluid to the bloodstream

c)

Maintain normal blood volume

d)

Carry blood from the heart to peripheral tissues

e)

Transport hormones, nutrients, and wastes

56.

Lymphatic vessels carry lymph from peripheral tissues to the venous system

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Inflammation of tonsils, especially palatine tonsils

a)

lymphitis

b)

tonsillitis

c)

laryngitis

d)

pharyngitis

58.

Lymphatic capillaries are open on both ends, forming a tube

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Lymphatic capillaries are closed at one end rather than forming a tube

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Which has a larger luminal diameter?

a)

lymphatic capillaries

b)

blood capillaries

61.

Organized into medullary cords and contain B cells and macrophages

a)

subscapular space

b)

outer cortex

c)

paracortex

d)

core (medulla)

62.

Lymphatic capillaries have thinner walls than blood capillaries

a)

True

b)

False

63.

In lymphatic capillaries, ________ cells overlap and act as a one way valve allowing pathogens in but trapping them from returning into intercellular spaces

a)

epithelial

b)

phagocytic

c)

endothelial

d)

blood

64.

Special lymphatic capillaries in villi of small intestine

a)

lymphatic ducts

b)

lacteals

c)

lymphatic valves

d)

lymphatic trunks

65.

What is the function of lacteals

a)

transport lipids from digestive tract

b)

transport proteins from digestive tract

c)

transport blood and lymph from digestive tract

d)

transport oxygen to blood vessels

66.

Where are superficial lymphatics located?

a)

on the skin

b)

under the skin

c)

in the the blood

d)

in the interstitial fluid

67.

Larger vessels that accompany arteries and veins

a)

deep lymphatics

b)

superficial lymphatics

c)

lacteals

d)

villus

68.

The superficial and deep lymphatics join to form large lymphatic trunks that empty into which collecting vessels:

a)

left lymphatic duct

b)

lacteal

c)

thoracic duct

d)

right lymphatic duct

69.

The thoracic duct base expands to form

a)

cisterna chyli

b)

bronchomediastinal trunk

c)

left jugular trunk

d)

intestinal trunk

70.

Cisterna Chyli receives lymph from

a)

right and left lumbar trunks

b)

subclavian vein

c)

intestial trunk

d)

internal jugular veins

71.

Blockage of lymph drainage from a limb that causes severe swelling

a)

lymphedema

b)

hypervolemia

c)

hydrocephalus

d)

lymphocytosis

72.

The right lymphatic duct collects lymph from:

a)

left bronchomediastinal trunk

b)

right bronchomediastinal trunk

c)

left subclavian trunk

d)

right subclavian trunk

e)

right jugular trunk

73.

The right lymphatic duct empties into

a)

the right subclavian trunk

b)

the right jugular trunk

c)

the right subclavian vein

d)

the left subclavian vein

74.

The lymphoid cells make up __-__% of circulating leukocytes

a)

10-15

b)

20-40

c)

30-50

d)

60-80

75.

Which are lymphoid organs?

a)

spleen

b)

thymus

c)

pancreas

d)

lymph nodes

e)

kidneys

76.

Areolar tissue with densely packed lymphocytes

a)

lymph

b)

lymphatic duct

c)

lymphoid nodule

d)

lymphocytes

77.

Type of lymph nodules in the pharynx

a)

tongue

b)

bucals

c)

tonsils

d)

larynx

78.

In the groin, axillae, and base of the neck; swell in response to infection

a)

Lymph nodes of gut, trachea, lungs, and thoracic duct

b)

Largest lymph nodes aka lymph glands

c)

lymphadenopathy

79.

Name the types of tonsils

(a)  

80.

Carry lymph from peripheral tissues to lymph node

a)

Hilum

b)

Trabeculae

c)

Afferent lymphatics

d)

Efferent lymphatics

81.

Leaves lymph node at hilum and carries lymph to venous circulation

a)

afferent lymphatics

b)

efferent lymphatics

c)

trabeculae

d)

hilum

82.

Shallow indentation where blood vessels and nerves reach lymph node

a)

hilum

b)

trabeculae

c)

efferent lymphatics

d)

afferent lymphatics

83.

Correct order of lymph flow through nodes

a)

core (medulla) -> paracortex -> outer cortex -> subscapular space

b)

subscapular space -> outer cortex -> core (medulla) -> paracortex

c)

outer cortex -> paracortex -> core (medulla) -> subscapular space

d)

subscapular space -> outer cortex -> paracortex -> core (medulla)

84.

Contains b cells within germinal centers

a)

subscapular space

b)

outer cortex

c)

paracortex

d)

core (medulla)

85.

Protect against pathogens in the digestive and respiratory system

a)

lymph nodes of gut, trachea, lungs, and thoracic duct

b)

largest lymph nodes aka lymph glands

c)

lymphadenopathy

86.

Surround lymphocytes and form Thymic (Hassall's) corpuscles

a)

Thymosin

b)

Epithelial reticular cells

c)

Thymic Hormones

87.

Resembles lymphoid nodules

a)

red pulp

b)

white pulp

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