ACOLS MLD TRAINING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
What is the purpose of the collectors?
a. Forward lymph to the liver
b. Connect the superficial and deep lymphatic system
c. TRANSPORT LYMPH TO LYMPH NODES AND LYMPHATIC TRUNKS
d. Transfer interstitial fluid to the lymph capillaries - ANS Transport lymph to lymph nodes
and lymphatic trunks
Where are the superficial collectors located?
a. IN THE SUPERFICIAL FATTY TISSUE, ABOVE THE FASCIA
b. In the epidermis
c. In the arms and legs only
d. In the deep lymphatic system - ANS In the superficial fatty tissue, above the fascia
CORRECT
What is the purpose of pre-collectors?
a. Connect superficial collectors to the venous angle
b. Connect superficial collectors to lymph nodes
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,c. Connect lymph nodes to lymph trunks
d. CONNECT SUPERFICIAL CAPILLARIES TO SUPERFICIAL COLLECTORS - ANS Connect
superficial capillaries to superficial collectors
What is the purpose of the initial lymph capillary?
a. Drain the deep lymphatics
b. LYMPH FORMATION
c. Move fluid to lymph nodes
d. Prevent infections - ANS Lymph formation
What is the purpose of the deep lymphatic system?
a. Drains the muscles and tendons
b. Drains the joints
c. Drains the inner organs
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE
e. None of the above - ANS All of the above
Where is the deep lymphatic system located?
a. In the epidermis
b. It doesn't exist
c. Above the fascia
d. BENEATH THE FASCIA - ANS Beneath the fascia
Which structures comprise the superficial lymphatic system?
a. Lymph capillaries and lymph trunks
b. Precollectors , lymph collectors, and venous angle
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, c. INITIAL LYMPH CAPILLARIES, PRECOLLECTORS, AND LYMPH COLLECTORS
d. Precollectors and lymph trunks - ANS Initial lymph capillaries, precollectors, and lymph
collectors
CORRECT
Which lymphatic structures filter lymph fluid?
a. Blood capillaries
b. Lymph collectors
c. Lymph trunks
d. LYMPH NODES - ANS Lymph nodes
How much lymph fluid is normally returned to the venous system in 24 hours?
a. 1-2 liters
b. 2-4 LITERS
c. 4-5 liters
d. None of the above - ANS . 2-4 liters
What are the four main components of the Lymphatic Load?
a. Water, proteins, cells/cell fragments, short-chain fatty acids
b. WATER, PROTEINS, CELLS/CELL FRAGMENTS, LONG-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS
c. Water, proteins, white blood cells, red blood cells
d. Proteins, cells/cell fragments, glucose, long-chain fatty acids - ANS Water, proteins,
cells/cell fragments, long-chain fatty acids
What are some common conditions that can cause edema?
a. Heart conditions
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
What is the purpose of the collectors?
a. Forward lymph to the liver
b. Connect the superficial and deep lymphatic system
c. TRANSPORT LYMPH TO LYMPH NODES AND LYMPHATIC TRUNKS
d. Transfer interstitial fluid to the lymph capillaries - ANS Transport lymph to lymph nodes
and lymphatic trunks
Where are the superficial collectors located?
a. IN THE SUPERFICIAL FATTY TISSUE, ABOVE THE FASCIA
b. In the epidermis
c. In the arms and legs only
d. In the deep lymphatic system - ANS In the superficial fatty tissue, above the fascia
CORRECT
What is the purpose of pre-collectors?
a. Connect superficial collectors to the venous angle
b. Connect superficial collectors to lymph nodes
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,c. Connect lymph nodes to lymph trunks
d. CONNECT SUPERFICIAL CAPILLARIES TO SUPERFICIAL COLLECTORS - ANS Connect
superficial capillaries to superficial collectors
What is the purpose of the initial lymph capillary?
a. Drain the deep lymphatics
b. LYMPH FORMATION
c. Move fluid to lymph nodes
d. Prevent infections - ANS Lymph formation
What is the purpose of the deep lymphatic system?
a. Drains the muscles and tendons
b. Drains the joints
c. Drains the inner organs
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE
e. None of the above - ANS All of the above
Where is the deep lymphatic system located?
a. In the epidermis
b. It doesn't exist
c. Above the fascia
d. BENEATH THE FASCIA - ANS Beneath the fascia
Which structures comprise the superficial lymphatic system?
a. Lymph capillaries and lymph trunks
b. Precollectors , lymph collectors, and venous angle
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, c. INITIAL LYMPH CAPILLARIES, PRECOLLECTORS, AND LYMPH COLLECTORS
d. Precollectors and lymph trunks - ANS Initial lymph capillaries, precollectors, and lymph
collectors
CORRECT
Which lymphatic structures filter lymph fluid?
a. Blood capillaries
b. Lymph collectors
c. Lymph trunks
d. LYMPH NODES - ANS Lymph nodes
How much lymph fluid is normally returned to the venous system in 24 hours?
a. 1-2 liters
b. 2-4 LITERS
c. 4-5 liters
d. None of the above - ANS . 2-4 liters
What are the four main components of the Lymphatic Load?
a. Water, proteins, cells/cell fragments, short-chain fatty acids
b. WATER, PROTEINS, CELLS/CELL FRAGMENTS, LONG-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS
c. Water, proteins, white blood cells, red blood cells
d. Proteins, cells/cell fragments, glucose, long-chain fatty acids - ANS Water, proteins,
cells/cell fragments, long-chain fatty acids
What are some common conditions that can cause edema?
a. Heart conditions
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