BSC2086 Lymphatic System Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Update
QUESTION
Functions of the lymphatic system
Answer:
-fluid recovery
-immunity
-lipid absorption
QUESTION
lymph
Answer:
the recovery fluid picked up by lymphatic vessels from the blood capillaries
QUESTION
chyle
Answer:
lymph containing high lipid content because of lipids draining from lacteals in small intestines
after a meal
QUESTION
lymphatic vessels
Answer:
transport the lymph
QUESTION
lymphatic tissues
Answer:
composed of aggregates of lymphocytes and macrophages that populate many organs of the body
,QUESTION
what is the route of lymph back to the bloodstream?
Answer:
-lymphatic capillaries
-collecting vessels
-lymphatic trunks
-collecting ducts
-subclavian veins
QUESTION
lymphatic capillaries
Answer:
-closed at one end
-composed of thin endothelial cells which create valvelike flaps that open when interstitial fluid
pressure is high, and close when it is low
QUESTION
how many layers do lymphatic vessels have?
Answer:
three
QUESTION
what are the three layers of lymphatic vessels
Answer:
-tunica interna (composed of endothelium and valves)
-tunica media (composed of elastic fibers and smooth muscle)
-tunica externa (thin outer layer)
QUESTION
collecting vessels of lymphatic system
Answer:
-often travel alongside arteries and veins
-pass through many lymph nodes
QUESTION
how many lymphatic trunks are located in the body?
Answer:
six
, QUESTION
what do the lymphatic trunks do?
Answer:
drain the major portions of the body
QUESTION
jugular trunk
Answer:
drains the head and neck
QUESTION
subclavian trunk
Answer:
drains upper limbs, superficial thoracic wall, and mammary glands
QUESTION
bronchomediastinal trunk
Answer:
drains thoracic organs and deep thoracic wall
QUESTION
intercostal trunk
Answer:
drains posterior thoracic wall
QUESTION
intestinal trunk
Answer:
drains intestines, stomach, pancreas, spleen, and liver
QUESTION
lumbar trunk
Answer:
drains lower limbs, pelvic and abdominal walls, pelvic organs, kidneys, and adrenal glands
Solutions | Latest Update
QUESTION
Functions of the lymphatic system
Answer:
-fluid recovery
-immunity
-lipid absorption
QUESTION
lymph
Answer:
the recovery fluid picked up by lymphatic vessels from the blood capillaries
QUESTION
chyle
Answer:
lymph containing high lipid content because of lipids draining from lacteals in small intestines
after a meal
QUESTION
lymphatic vessels
Answer:
transport the lymph
QUESTION
lymphatic tissues
Answer:
composed of aggregates of lymphocytes and macrophages that populate many organs of the body
,QUESTION
what is the route of lymph back to the bloodstream?
Answer:
-lymphatic capillaries
-collecting vessels
-lymphatic trunks
-collecting ducts
-subclavian veins
QUESTION
lymphatic capillaries
Answer:
-closed at one end
-composed of thin endothelial cells which create valvelike flaps that open when interstitial fluid
pressure is high, and close when it is low
QUESTION
how many layers do lymphatic vessels have?
Answer:
three
QUESTION
what are the three layers of lymphatic vessels
Answer:
-tunica interna (composed of endothelium and valves)
-tunica media (composed of elastic fibers and smooth muscle)
-tunica externa (thin outer layer)
QUESTION
collecting vessels of lymphatic system
Answer:
-often travel alongside arteries and veins
-pass through many lymph nodes
QUESTION
how many lymphatic trunks are located in the body?
Answer:
six
, QUESTION
what do the lymphatic trunks do?
Answer:
drain the major portions of the body
QUESTION
jugular trunk
Answer:
drains the head and neck
QUESTION
subclavian trunk
Answer:
drains upper limbs, superficial thoracic wall, and mammary glands
QUESTION
bronchomediastinal trunk
Answer:
drains thoracic organs and deep thoracic wall
QUESTION
intercostal trunk
Answer:
drains posterior thoracic wall
QUESTION
intestinal trunk
Answer:
drains intestines, stomach, pancreas, spleen, and liver
QUESTION
lumbar trunk
Answer:
drains lower limbs, pelvic and abdominal walls, pelvic organs, kidneys, and adrenal glands
