WorksheetsANAPHY9 2025 LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The nurse understands that the primary function of the lymphatic system is:
a)
Oxygen transport
b)
Nutrient absorption
c)
Fluid balance and immune defense
d)
Hormone regulation
2.
A patient has a blockage in the right lymphatic duct. What symptom is expected?
a)
Swelling of the left arm
b)
Swelling of the right arm
c)
Edema of the lower extremities
d)
Generalized swelling
3.
The nurse knows that B cells primarily mature in which organ?
a)
Bone marrow
b)
Thymus
c)
Spleen
d)
Lymph nodes
4.
A 70-year-old patient asks about the thymus. The nurse explains that this organ:
a)
Grows with age
b)
Atrophies over time
c)
Is responsible for B cell production
d)
Stores platelets
5.
The nurse explains to a student that Helper T cells are also known as:
a)
Natural killer cells
b)
T4 cells
c)
Cytotoxic T cells
d)
Memory cells
6.
Which part of the lymph node is most associated with plasma cell activity?
a)
Superficial cortex
b)
Deep cortex
c)
Medulla
d)
Subscapular sinus
7.
A patient presents with swelling in the lower abdomen and groin. This is most likely due to blockage of:
a)
Axillary lymph nodes
b)
Cervical lymph nodes
c)
Inguinal lymph nodes
d)
Mesenteric lymph nodes
8.
The spleen’s red pulp primarily functions to:
a)
Initiate immune responses
b)
Store white blood cells
c)
Filter worn-out red blood cells and foreign substances
d)
Produce plasma cells
9.
The nurse knows that Peyer’s patches are found in the:
a)
Stomach
b)
Duodenum
c)
Ileum
d)
Colon
10.
Which is considered a protective surface phenomenon?
a)
Phagocytosis
b)
Antibody production
c)
Low gastric pH
d)
Cytotoxic T cell activation
11.
A patient undergoing a tuberculin skin test exhibits a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. The nurse identifies this as:
a)
Type I hypersensitivity
b)
Type II hypersensitivity
c)
Type III hypersensitivity
d)
Type IV hypersensitivity
12.
The most likely immune response against a viral infection involves:
a)
Humoral immunity
b)
Cell-mediated immunity
c)
Protective surface phenomena
d)
Autoimmune response
13.
An allergic reaction is primarily mediated by which immunoglobulin?
a)
IgA
b)
IgE
c)
IgM
d)
IgG
14.
A patient has their spleen removed. The nurse knows that which organ compensates for its functions?
a)
Lungs and kidneys
b)
Thymus
c)
Bone marrow and liver
d)
Appendix
15.
Which lymphoid organ forms a protective ring around the nasal and oral cavities?
a)
Peyer’s patches
b)
Tonsils
c)
Spleen
d)
Appendix
16.
A Type II hypersensitivity disorder includes:
a)
Systemic lupus erythematosus
b)
Transfusion reaction
c)
Tuberculosis
d)
Contact dermatitis
17.
The nurse knows that DiGeorge syndrome results from:
a)
Excessive immune activity
b)
Decreased T cell production
c)
Overproduction of B cells
d)
Elevated IgE levels
18.
Which structure carries lymph out of the lymph node?
a)
Subcapsular sinus
b)
Afferent vessel
c)
Efferent vessel
d)
Cortical sinus
19.
A characteristic of regulatory T cells (T8 cells) is their ability to:
a)
Coordinate immune responses
b)
Suppress immune activity
c)
Destroy infected cells
d)
Act as memory cells
20.
Which is the first line of defense in the immune system?
a)
Neutrophils
b)
Antibodies
c)
Skin and mucous membranes
d)
T lymphocytes
21.
Which of the following functions of the lymphatic system ensures that tissues are not damaged due to accumulation of excess fluid?
a)
Fluid balance
b)
Lipid absorption
c)
Defense
d)
All of the choices are correct
22.
Lymphatic fluid collected from the upper right side of the head would enter the venous circulation through the ________.
a)
thoracic duct
b)
right lymphatic duct
c)
right thoracic duct
d)
Both right lymphatic duct and right thoracic duct are correct.
23.
The primary function of the tonsils is to:
a)
protect against foreign particles and microorganisms entering the body through the nose and mouth
b)
indicates whether or not a person has strep throat
c)
produce mucus to trap dust particles that enter through inhaled air
d)
detect the amount of water present in ingested material
24.
Anthony was diagnosed with a thymus tumor when he was in his late 40s. His physician suggested removing the thymus gland, but Josiah wasn't sure this was such a good idea. What would you say to Josiah to explain that his physician's suggestion was a good one?
a)
The thyroid gland has the same function as the thymus, so the thyroid would continue to perform those functions if the thymus is removed.
b)
The thymus is less functional in older adults
c)
The thymus is only important if a person develops mononucleosis, which is a childhood disease
d)
The thymus is essentially another name for lymph nodes, so removal of one is not detrimental.
25.
One of the primary functions of the spleen is to
a)
filter the lymph.
b)
produces B lymphocytes.
c)
filter the blood
d)
produce plasma proteins
26.
Which of the following statements is NOT the meaning of specificity, in relation to immunity?
a)
Only T lymphocytes respond to virus-infected cells
b)
Cells of adaptive immunity recognize particular substances
c)
Each T cell has a specific area of the body that it defends.
d)
Secondary responses occur only during specific ages, usually after the age of 45.
27.
Maris has not been feeling well lately and goes to the clinic on her college campus. The results of her white blood cell count indicate an increase in the number of neutrophils. Based on this information, what is Maris most likely suffering from?
a)
A viral infection
b)
A bacterial infection
c)
Allergies
d)
Cancer
28.
______ are lymphocytes that are part of innate immunity and recognize and destroy tumor cells or virus-infected cells.
a)
Neutrophils
b)
Natural killer cells
c)
Basophils
d)
Helper T cells
29.
_______ are lymphocytes that mature in the bone marrow, whereas ________ are lymphocytes that mature in the thymus.
a)
T cells; B cells
b)
B cells; NK cells
c)
B cells; T cells
d)
T cells; NK cells
30.
______ is secreted into saliva and tears and found in breast milk.
a)
IgG
b)
IgM
c)
IgA
d)
IgE
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