Anatomy Questions

A Fuses into junction of left subclavian and internal jugular veinB Houses lymphatic cellsC Collects excess tissue fluidsD Drains right head & neck regionE Drains lymph from specific body areas1.1 Lymphatic capillary 1.2 Lymphatic trunk 1.3 Lymph node 1.4 Right lymphatic duct 1.5 Thoracic duct

A Small lymphoid tissues found in digestive and respiratory tractsB Isolated clusters of lymph follicles located mostly in the wall of the appendixC Located in the inferior neck and extends into the superior thoraxD Soft, blood-rich organ about the size of a fist (largest lymphoid organ)E The simplest lymphoid organs, found around the entrance to the pharynx6.1 Spleen 6.2 Thymus gland 6.3 Tonsils 6.4 Peyer's patches 6.5 Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT)

A Distinct bean-shaped structures that "filter" lymph fluid as it is moved toward the circulatory systemB Provides a proliferation site for lymphocytes and furnishes surveillance vantage point for lymphocytes and macrophagesC Collect lymph fluid draining from lymphatic capillariesD Largest vessels; carry lymph fluid to subclavian veinsE Collects fluid that leaks from blood capillaries into tissue fluid4.1 Lymphatic capillaries 4.2 Lymphatic collecting vessels 4.3 Lymphatic ducts 4.4 Lymphoid tissue 4.5 Lymph nodes

The perforating cutaneous nerve of the sacral plexus travels through the ________ _______.

Germinal centers in follicles are sites where B-lymphocytes proliferate and produce antibodies. True False

Lymph capillaries are structurally identical to blood capillaries. True False

Peyer's patches play a significant role in role in destroying bacteria and generating memory lymphocytes for long term immunity. True False

The only function of the spleen is lymphatic. True False

Lymphoid macrophages respond to antigens by producing antibodies. True False

Areas of lymphocytes suspended by reticular fibers in the spleen are known as lymph sinuses. white pulp. medullary cords. red pulp.

A sentinel node is the first lymph node to produce an antibody in an immune reaction. that contains mature lymphocytes. to encounter an antigen. that receives lymph drainage from a body area suspected of cancer.

Thymic corpuscles are composed of B-lymphocytes. plasma cells. keratinized epithelial cells. maturing T-lymphocytes.

Red pulp areas within the spleen are full of lymphocytes suspended on reticular tissue. True False

Lymph occurs as a result of the inability of blood capillaries to reabsorb all the filtered plasma volume. True False

Our 4 sets of tonsils protect against pathogens entering the body through the pharynx. True False

Where is the site of erythrocyte production in the fetus? bone marrow thymus spleen liver

Which of the following does not contribute to lymph transport? mini-valves in the lymphatic vessels being located adjacent to large veins pressure changes in the thoracic cavity contraction of skeletal muscles

Large lymph capillaries spanned by criss-crossing reticular fibers are known as lymph follicles. medullary cords. trabeculae. lymph sinuses.

Which of the following cells would not be found in a germinal center in a lymph node? monocytes plasma cells follicular dendrite cells B lymphocytes

The hormones of the thymus are secreted by the thymic follicles. cortex. thymic corpuscles. T-lymphocytes.