LYMPHEDEMA 101 BY KLOSE TRAINING EXAM
2024-2025
The lymphatic organs of the body include:
Thymus gland, tonsils, Peyer's patches, and spleen.
Which of the following statements concerning lymph nodes is accurate?:
a) Lymph nodes are more efferent than afferent lymph vessels.
b) The bulk of lymph nodes are located in the extremities.
c) The human body has approximately 600-700 lymph nodes.
d) The lymph nodes are always palpable.
The human body has approximately 600-700 lymph nodes.
What is the major function of lymph capillaries?
To guarantee that proteins and fluid are absorbed from the interstitial spaces
(interstitium).
The tributary region for the left inguinal nodes is:
Left lower trunk quadrant, left lower extremity.
Which of the following is correct about the thoracic duct?
a) It begins in the cisterna chyli.
b) It is the biggest lymphatic channel in the human body.
d) It goes into the left venous angle.
,d) Everything is true.
All are true.
Which of the following statements about the lymphatic vascular system is false?
a) Lymph flows unidirectionally from the interstitium to the venous system.
b) Lymph flow relies on intrinsic contractility.
b) Lymph vessels process many litres of fluid every minute.
d) Lymphatic blockage usually results in the accumulation of protein-rich fluid.
b) Lymph vessels process 2-4 litres every day.
Which kind of lymph vessels do not have valves?
Lymph capillaries
EXCEPT?, each of the following elements influences lymph transport.
a) Arterial pulsation and manual lymph draining
b) Blood glucose levels and muscular tiredness
c) Muscular contraction and diaphragmatic breathing.
d) External compression and stretching of tissue.
Blood sugar and muscular tiredness
The tributary area of the right axillary nodes is:
The right mammary gland (breast), right upper trunk quadrant, and right upper
extremity
,Which of the following statements concerning lymphatic collectors is false?
a) Superficial collectors drain the muscles, joints, and ligaments.
b) Collectors communicate with each other through anastomoses.
c) Deep collectors usually go alongside arteries and veins.
d) Perforating vessels join superficial and deep collectors via the muscle fascia.
Superficial collectors drain the muscles, joints, and ligaments.
(True) Superficial collectors drain the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Which of the following components makes up lymph fluid?
Water, proteins, fatty acids, and cells
The intestinal lymph is called...
Chyle
What structures comprise the "venous angle"?
Internal Jugular and Subclavian Veins
Which of the following lymphatic watersheds (WS) is found on both the anterior
and posterior sides of the body?
Median-sagittal (vertical) and transverse (horizontal)
Where can we find interaxillary anastomoses?
Across the median-sagittal watershed.
Which of the following is not a lymphatic trunk in the upper body?
, a) Internal jugular trunks.
c) Lumbar trunks.
c) Subclavian trunks.
d) The broncho-mediastinal trunk
c) Lumbar trunks.
The lymphatic system performs all of the following activities EXCEPT?
a) Return the deoxygenated blood to the heart.
b) Produce and store lymphocytes.
c) Absorb interstitial fluid and return it to the venous system.
d) Absorb nutritious fatty acids from the gut.
a) Return the deoxygenated blood to the heart.
The thoracic duct drains the following EXCEPT?
a) The intestines, genitourinary organs, and liver.
b) Quadrant of the right arm and trunk.
c) The left side of the head and neck, the left arm, and the right leg.
d) The left leg, both lower body quadrants, and both kidneys
b) Quadrant of the right arm and trunk.
(Drained via the right venous angle or subclavian vein)
Which of the following is not a feature of lymph collectors?
a) A three-layered muscle wall.
b) Intrinsic Contractility
2024-2025
The lymphatic organs of the body include:
Thymus gland, tonsils, Peyer's patches, and spleen.
Which of the following statements concerning lymph nodes is accurate?:
a) Lymph nodes are more efferent than afferent lymph vessels.
b) The bulk of lymph nodes are located in the extremities.
c) The human body has approximately 600-700 lymph nodes.
d) The lymph nodes are always palpable.
The human body has approximately 600-700 lymph nodes.
What is the major function of lymph capillaries?
To guarantee that proteins and fluid are absorbed from the interstitial spaces
(interstitium).
The tributary region for the left inguinal nodes is:
Left lower trunk quadrant, left lower extremity.
Which of the following is correct about the thoracic duct?
a) It begins in the cisterna chyli.
b) It is the biggest lymphatic channel in the human body.
d) It goes into the left venous angle.
,d) Everything is true.
All are true.
Which of the following statements about the lymphatic vascular system is false?
a) Lymph flows unidirectionally from the interstitium to the venous system.
b) Lymph flow relies on intrinsic contractility.
b) Lymph vessels process many litres of fluid every minute.
d) Lymphatic blockage usually results in the accumulation of protein-rich fluid.
b) Lymph vessels process 2-4 litres every day.
Which kind of lymph vessels do not have valves?
Lymph capillaries
EXCEPT?, each of the following elements influences lymph transport.
a) Arterial pulsation and manual lymph draining
b) Blood glucose levels and muscular tiredness
c) Muscular contraction and diaphragmatic breathing.
d) External compression and stretching of tissue.
Blood sugar and muscular tiredness
The tributary area of the right axillary nodes is:
The right mammary gland (breast), right upper trunk quadrant, and right upper
extremity
,Which of the following statements concerning lymphatic collectors is false?
a) Superficial collectors drain the muscles, joints, and ligaments.
b) Collectors communicate with each other through anastomoses.
c) Deep collectors usually go alongside arteries and veins.
d) Perforating vessels join superficial and deep collectors via the muscle fascia.
Superficial collectors drain the muscles, joints, and ligaments.
(True) Superficial collectors drain the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Which of the following components makes up lymph fluid?
Water, proteins, fatty acids, and cells
The intestinal lymph is called...
Chyle
What structures comprise the "venous angle"?
Internal Jugular and Subclavian Veins
Which of the following lymphatic watersheds (WS) is found on both the anterior
and posterior sides of the body?
Median-sagittal (vertical) and transverse (horizontal)
Where can we find interaxillary anastomoses?
Across the median-sagittal watershed.
Which of the following is not a lymphatic trunk in the upper body?
, a) Internal jugular trunks.
c) Lumbar trunks.
c) Subclavian trunks.
d) The broncho-mediastinal trunk
c) Lumbar trunks.
The lymphatic system performs all of the following activities EXCEPT?
a) Return the deoxygenated blood to the heart.
b) Produce and store lymphocytes.
c) Absorb interstitial fluid and return it to the venous system.
d) Absorb nutritious fatty acids from the gut.
a) Return the deoxygenated blood to the heart.
The thoracic duct drains the following EXCEPT?
a) The intestines, genitourinary organs, and liver.
b) Quadrant of the right arm and trunk.
c) The left side of the head and neck, the left arm, and the right leg.
d) The left leg, both lower body quadrants, and both kidneys
b) Quadrant of the right arm and trunk.
(Drained via the right venous angle or subclavian vein)
Which of the following is not a feature of lymph collectors?
a) A three-layered muscle wall.
b) Intrinsic Contractility
