Lymphedema and the lymphatic system
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which systems is the lymphatic system involved in? - CORRECT ANSWER - :-
circulatory system: Collects and transports fluid back into the venous system
-immune system: Protects the body from pathogens by removing waste
What is the lymphatic load? - CORRECT ANSWER - The 10% of transparent fluid
transported by the lymphatic system made up of water, proteins, fat, and waste.
What percent of body fluid is brought back to the heart by the lymphatics? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10%
-other 90% is by veins
What does the superficial lymphatic system do & where is it located? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Drains the skin and subcutaneous tissue (below the skin). Located in the
subcutaneous fatty tissue.
What does the deep lymphatic system do & where is it located? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Deep system Drains the lymph from the muscle, tendon sheaths, peripheral nervous system,
periosteum, and joints. Generally located by blood vessels.
lymphatic system components - CORRECT ANSWER - Lymph nodes
Lymphatic vessels
Lymph fluid
Lymph tissue and organs
Thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct
, what are the two biggest vessels is the lymphatic system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct
What does lymphatic fluid consist of - CORRECT ANSWER - protein, water, cells and
particles (bacteria, cancer cells, waste, fat, etc.)
Lymphatic vessels consist of what 3 things? - CORRECT ANSWER - initial lymphatics
(i.e. lymph capillaries), precollectors, and collectors
initial lymphatics are also known as ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER - lymphatic
capillaries
What are the precollectors? - CORRECT ANSWER - Connects the initial lymphatics with
the collectors
What are the collectors - CORRECT ANSWER - Transports lymphatic fluid to the lymph
nodes and lymphatic trunk
-contain valves, lymphangion
what are lymphangion? - CORRECT ANSWER - portions of collectors located between a
pair of valves
-made of smooth muscle to stretch and create pump
What is Lymphangion motoricity - CORRECT ANSWER - The contraction of a
lymphangion
how many contractions of a lymphangion a minute? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10-12
What influences lymphangion motoricity? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Contraction of
adjacent muscles and joint movement
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which systems is the lymphatic system involved in? - CORRECT ANSWER - :-
circulatory system: Collects and transports fluid back into the venous system
-immune system: Protects the body from pathogens by removing waste
What is the lymphatic load? - CORRECT ANSWER - The 10% of transparent fluid
transported by the lymphatic system made up of water, proteins, fat, and waste.
What percent of body fluid is brought back to the heart by the lymphatics? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10%
-other 90% is by veins
What does the superficial lymphatic system do & where is it located? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Drains the skin and subcutaneous tissue (below the skin). Located in the
subcutaneous fatty tissue.
What does the deep lymphatic system do & where is it located? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Deep system Drains the lymph from the muscle, tendon sheaths, peripheral nervous system,
periosteum, and joints. Generally located by blood vessels.
lymphatic system components - CORRECT ANSWER - Lymph nodes
Lymphatic vessels
Lymph fluid
Lymph tissue and organs
Thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct
, what are the two biggest vessels is the lymphatic system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct
What does lymphatic fluid consist of - CORRECT ANSWER - protein, water, cells and
particles (bacteria, cancer cells, waste, fat, etc.)
Lymphatic vessels consist of what 3 things? - CORRECT ANSWER - initial lymphatics
(i.e. lymph capillaries), precollectors, and collectors
initial lymphatics are also known as ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER - lymphatic
capillaries
What are the precollectors? - CORRECT ANSWER - Connects the initial lymphatics with
the collectors
What are the collectors - CORRECT ANSWER - Transports lymphatic fluid to the lymph
nodes and lymphatic trunk
-contain valves, lymphangion
what are lymphangion? - CORRECT ANSWER - portions of collectors located between a
pair of valves
-made of smooth muscle to stretch and create pump
What is Lymphangion motoricity - CORRECT ANSWER - The contraction of a
lymphangion
how many contractions of a lymphangion a minute? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10-12
What influences lymphangion motoricity? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Contraction of
adjacent muscles and joint movement
