Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2 Module 5 Exam: Lymphatic System Questions and Answers 2024

Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2 Module 5 Exam: Lymphatic System Questions and Answers 2024 Label the organ below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow): Thymus Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow): Right Lymphatic Duct True or False: Lymph flows from the heart out to the tissues via the lymphatic vessels. false True or False: Fluid inside tissues that is not returned via the veins is returned to the heart through the lymph system. true True or False: Lymph fluid moves in the following order: Lymphatic Duct→ lymph vessels → Lymph capillaries → Veins false Correct Order: lymph capillaries-vessels-lymph ducts-subclavian vein A patient has lymphedema in his left arm. What lymph vessel would most likely be obstructed? Thoracic Duct Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning lymph nodes? A. The groin contains a large grouping of lymph nodes. B. The axilla contains a large grouping of lymph nodes. C. A lymph node is an encapsulated fibrous connective tissue with incoming and outgoing vessels. Correct! D. There are more efferent vessels than afferent vessels. E. A&B are False. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the spleen? A. It is found in the left side of the abdomen. B. It acts as to remove old platelets in the blood. Correct! C. It has many efferent and afferent lymph vessels. it has one incoming artery and one outgoing vein D. It is divided into regions called lobules. E. A&B are False Blood enters the spleen via the _______________. Splenic artery Blood in the hepatic portal system transports blood to this organ before returning it to general circulation. liver These small lymphoid organs are found bilaterally in the posterior portions of the throat. Palatine tonsils Which of the following people would you expect to have the smallest thymus gland? A. Newborn infant B. 5-year-old C. 30- year-old D. Correct! 75- year-old The thymus produces hormones which helps these types of cells mature? (Select all that apply.) A. Correct! T cells B. B cells C. Macrophages D. Neutrophils E. Eosinophils Which of the following is a part of the nonspecific immune response system? (Select all that apply.) Correct! Normal flora Correct! Cytokines T cells (specific immune system) B cells (specific immune system) Correct! Interleukins Discuss how mild fevers are beneficial. Fevers help the body fight infection by interfering with the growth and replication of pathogens. Fevers also causes lysosomes, an organelle inside cells, to break down. The lysosomes release digestive enzymes that lyse cells infected by a virus. In addition, fevers can promote the activity of white blood cells. Mild fevers of short duration can aide in recovery. Interferons inhibits what type of infection agent: virus Match the cell with its best description. Has granules in the nucleus and is the most abundant of the white blood cells. A. Correct! Neutrophil B. Eosinophil C. Basophil D. Macrophage E. Monocyte Match the cell with its best description. Select all that apply. Performs phagocytosis A. Correct! Neutrophil B. Eosinophil C. Basophil D. Correct! Macrophage E. Correct! Monocyte Match the cell with its best description. This cell is involved in the release of histamines and heparin. A. Neutrophil B. Eosinophil C. Correct! Basophil D. Macrophage E. Monocyte Which type of immune cell continues to produce a small amount of antibody after the infection is over: A. Killer T cells B. Memory T cells C. Correct! Memory B cells D. Cytokines These are produced in the bone marrow and mature in the thymus: A. Cytotoxic T cells B. Helper T cells C. B cells D. NK cells Correct! E. A&B T cells originate in the bone marrow but mature in the thymus F. C&D