Patho Final – Lymphedema UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of
lymph fluid within the tissues affecting one or more parts of the body
function of lymphatic system: returns _______________ and _____________ from the
interstitium to the central venous system - CORRECT ANSWER -protein; water
function of lymphatic system: absorbs protein, fat, _______ - ______________ vitamins (chyle)
through the intestinal lymph vessels - CORRECT ANSWER -fat-soluble
function of lymphatic system: recognizes and responds to _____________ cells, microbes, and
cancer cells - CORRECT ANSWER -foreign
what are 5 things found in lymph fluid? - CORRECT ANSWER -protein (75-100g)
water
cells (RBC's, WBC's, lymphocytes)
waste products and other foreign substances
fat
what are the 4 subdivision structural components of the lymph vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER -capillaries, pre-collectors, collectors, trunks
flat endothelial cells w/ anchoring filaments ("swinging flaps") - CORRECT ANSWER -
capillaries
what are the 4 components of capillaries? - CORRECT ANSWER -extensive network just
below epidermis, larger than blood capillaries, absorb interstitial fluid, no valves
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of
lymph fluid within the tissues affecting one or more parts of the body
function of lymphatic system: returns _______________ and _____________ from the
interstitium to the central venous system - CORRECT ANSWER -protein; water
function of lymphatic system: absorbs protein, fat, _______ - ______________ vitamins (chyle)
through the intestinal lymph vessels - CORRECT ANSWER -fat-soluble
function of lymphatic system: recognizes and responds to _____________ cells, microbes, and
cancer cells - CORRECT ANSWER -foreign
what are 5 things found in lymph fluid? - CORRECT ANSWER -protein (75-100g)
water
cells (RBC's, WBC's, lymphocytes)
waste products and other foreign substances
fat
what are the 4 subdivision structural components of the lymph vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER -capillaries, pre-collectors, collectors, trunks
flat endothelial cells w/ anchoring filaments ("swinging flaps") - CORRECT ANSWER -
capillaries
what are the 4 components of capillaries? - CORRECT ANSWER -extensive network just
below epidermis, larger than blood capillaries, absorb interstitial fluid, no valves