WGU D313 A&P 2 Lymphatic System Practice
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What does the red pulp of the splenic nodule consist of?
reticular fibers
What is a primary function of a lymph node?
filter bacteria out of the blood
What is an example of a primary lymphoid organ?
thymus
Which vessel do the right side of the face, neck, right upper extremity, and right
thorax drain into?
right subclavian vein
Through which structure does lymphatic fluid enter the lymph node?
through the afferent lymphatic vessel
Which circulatory pathway leads to bacteria being removed from the body?
lymphatic
What is the first line of defense when pathogens breach the defense barriers of the
body?
phagocyte cells
Which cell performs the major function of bringing antigens to regional draining
lymph nodes during antigen presentation?
,dendritic cells
Which cells are involved in the second stage of inflammation?
macrophages
What is another term for epitope?
antigenic determinant
Which type of adaptive immune cell regulates other types of immune cells?
helper T cells
Which immune system component is found in breast milk?
antibodies
Where do T cells mature?
thymus
At which phase of human development is the thymus gland at its largest?
young child
Which statement is correct about the lymph node?
lymph nodes contains macrophages and lymphocytes
What are 2 functions of the red pulp of the spleen?
acts as an important reserve for platelets and red blood cells
removes worn-out red and white blood cells and platelets
Which lymphatic tissue is found in the small intestine?
GALT
Where is the most active marrow found?
, heads of the femur and humerus
Which structure is a secondary lymphatic organ?
lymph nodes
In which part of the human body are lymph nodes commonly found?
groin
What is the function of the tonsils?
protection from inhaled and ingested pathogens
Which structure holds the capillaries in place?
anchor filaments
Which structure receives from the left side of the body and lower right side?
thoracic duct
How does respiratory muscle help with lymphatic circulation?
it maintains low thoracic pressure
Which structure is about 38-45 cm long and forms the largest confluence of lymphatic
vessels in the body?
thoracic duct
Which statements are true regarding the lymphatic system?
it drains the excess fluid via a series of ducts, vessels, and trunks
lymph is the term used to describe interstitial fluid once it has entered the lymphatic
system
Test| Exam Questions with 100% Correct
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What does the red pulp of the splenic nodule consist of?
reticular fibers
What is a primary function of a lymph node?
filter bacteria out of the blood
What is an example of a primary lymphoid organ?
thymus
Which vessel do the right side of the face, neck, right upper extremity, and right
thorax drain into?
right subclavian vein
Through which structure does lymphatic fluid enter the lymph node?
through the afferent lymphatic vessel
Which circulatory pathway leads to bacteria being removed from the body?
lymphatic
What is the first line of defense when pathogens breach the defense barriers of the
body?
phagocyte cells
Which cell performs the major function of bringing antigens to regional draining
lymph nodes during antigen presentation?
,dendritic cells
Which cells are involved in the second stage of inflammation?
macrophages
What is another term for epitope?
antigenic determinant
Which type of adaptive immune cell regulates other types of immune cells?
helper T cells
Which immune system component is found in breast milk?
antibodies
Where do T cells mature?
thymus
At which phase of human development is the thymus gland at its largest?
young child
Which statement is correct about the lymph node?
lymph nodes contains macrophages and lymphocytes
What are 2 functions of the red pulp of the spleen?
acts as an important reserve for platelets and red blood cells
removes worn-out red and white blood cells and platelets
Which lymphatic tissue is found in the small intestine?
GALT
Where is the most active marrow found?
, heads of the femur and humerus
Which structure is a secondary lymphatic organ?
lymph nodes
In which part of the human body are lymph nodes commonly found?
groin
What is the function of the tonsils?
protection from inhaled and ingested pathogens
Which structure holds the capillaries in place?
anchor filaments
Which structure receives from the left side of the body and lower right side?
thoracic duct
How does respiratory muscle help with lymphatic circulation?
it maintains low thoracic pressure
Which structure is about 38-45 cm long and forms the largest confluence of lymphatic
vessels in the body?
thoracic duct
Which statements are true regarding the lymphatic system?
it drains the excess fluid via a series of ducts, vessels, and trunks
lymph is the term used to describe interstitial fluid once it has entered the lymphatic
system
