Lymphatic System - Practice Test (FINAL) Questions and Answers

Lymphatic System - Practice Test (FINAL) Questions and Answers A major function of the lymphatic system is: - Ans:-return of tissue fluid to the cardiovascular system *Approximately three liters of fluid are picked up each day Aggregates of lymphoid nodules located in the wall of the ileum are: - Ans:-Peyer's patches *Peyer's patches prevent bacteria from migrating through the wall of the intestine Collections of lymphoid tissue (MALT) that guard mucosal surfaces include all the following, except - Ans:-the thymus *The thymus is the site of T cell maturation In addition to its lymphoid function, this organ holds a reservoir of platelets - Ans:-Spleen ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/9 *The spleen holds a reservoir of platelets; it also removes old and damaged red blood cells The structural framework of lymphoid tissue is offered by: - Ans:-reticular connective tissue *This tissue dominates in all lymphoid organs, except the thymus This structure, attached to the cecum, is in an ideal location to destroy bacteria before it migrates into the large intestine - Ans:-Appendix *This appendix extends from the cecum What lymphatic structure absorbs excess tissue fluid? - Ans:-Capillary *The capillaries absorb excess tissue fluid. They have pressure-sensitive valves What lymphatic structure absorbs lipids in the intestine? - Ans:-Lacteal *Lacteals are located in the intestinal villi What lymphatic structures trap bacteria in the posterior oral mucosa? - Ans:-Palatine tonsils ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/9 *These palatine tonsils are most often infected Which of the following are located in the spleen's white pulp: -Blood vessels -Monocytes -Macrophages -Capsules -Lymphocytes - Ans:-Lymphocytes *Lymphocytes are located in the white pulp Describe the sequence of the flow of lymph throug