A&P 2 Exam 2 (CH 22 Smartbook-Lymphatic System) Practice Questions and Answers

A&P 2 Exam 2 (CH 22 Smartbook-Lymphatic System) Practice Questions and Answers what are the functions of the lymphatic system - Ans:-fluid balance, lipid absorption and defense Organs that are part of the lymphatic system include lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes as well as the ______________ - Ans:-thymus, spleen, tonsils The function of lymphatic capillaries is to ____________. - Ans:-collect excess fluid in the interstitial spaces describe the structure of lymphatic vessels - Ans:--contains one way valves -consist of 3 layers of tissues Lymphatic tissues and organs are classified as - Ans:-primary or secondary The lymphatic system absorbs ______ through lacteals in the digestive tract. - Ans:-lipids True or False: Lymphocytes only mature in the thymus. - Ans:-False The system that consists of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, the tonsils, the spleen and the thymus gland is the ______ system. - Ans:-lymphatic ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/13 what are the two classifications of lymph organs - Ans:--primary lymphatic organs -secondary lymphatic organs and tissues what is the primary lymphatic organs functions - Ans:-Site of maturation of lymphocytes what is the secondary lymphatic organs and tissues - Ans:-Site of lymphocyte interaction with antigens and antigen-producing cells; initiation of immune response Excess fluid in the interstitial spaces is collected by ______ - Ans:-lymphatic capillaries Distinct connective tissue capsules surround which of the following? - Ans:-lymphatic organs A lymphatic vessel forms from the merging of ______ - Ans:-lymphatic capillaries Identify the basic components of lymphatic tissue. - Ans:-macrophages, lymphocytes, and reticular cells Cells that are produced in red bone marrow, mature in either the red bone marrow or thymus, then circulate to and reside in lymphatic tissue are - Ans:-lymphocytes Lymphatic structures that allow for interactions between lymphocytes, antigens and antigen-presenting cells are ______ lymphatic structures. Lymphatic structures that allow for maturation of lymphocytes are ______ lymphatic structures. Multiple choice question. - Ans:-secondary, primary ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/13 Lymphatic nodules located in the lamina propria of the intestinal mucosa are called ______. - Ans:- Peyer's patches Lymphatic tissues are generally ______ - Ans:-nonencapsulated Lymphatic vessels are anatomically very similar to______. - Ans:-veins what are diffuse lymphatic tissue - Ans:-Tissue lacking a clear boundary blending with surrounding tissue. what are lymphatic nodules - Ans:-Dense arrangements of lymphatic tissue organized into spherical structures Identify the types of tonsils. - Ans:-Pharyngeal tonsil Palatine tonsils Lingual tonsil Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) prevents microorganisms from penetrating the _____. - Ans:-digestive tract, respiratory tract, reproductive tract, urin