Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2 Module 5 Exam: Lymphatic Sys
tem
1. Label the organ below (highlighted in Thymus
blue, also indicated by the arrow):
2. Name the lymphatic vessel below Right Lymphatic Duct
(highlighted in blue, also indicated by
the arrow):
3. True or False: Lymph flows from the false (one way only from the tissues to the heart)
heart out to the tissues via the lym-
phatic vessels.
4. True or False: Fluid inside tissues that true
is not returned via the veins is re-
turned to the heart through the lymph
system.
5. True of False: Interstitial fluid that is False (lymphatic capillaries)
not returned via the veins is returned
to the heart through the arteries
6. True or False: Lymph fluid moves in false
the following order: Lymphatic Duct’ Correct Order:
lymph vessels ’Lymph capillaries ’Veins lymph capillaries-vessels-lymph ducts-subclavian
vein
, Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2 Module 5 Exam: Lymphatic Sys
tem
7. A patient has lymphedema in his left A. Thoracic Duct
arm. What lymph vessel would most
likely be obstructed?
A. Thoracic duct
B. Right lymphatic duct
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Femoral vein
8. A patient has lymphedema in his right A. Thoracic duct (drains fluid from left side of body,
leg. What lymph vessel would most both lower extremities)
likely be obstructed?
A. Thoracic Duct
B. Right lymphatic duct
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Femoral vein
9. Which of the following statements is D. There are more efferent vessels than afferent
FALSE concerning lymph nodes? vessels.
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 fi-
brous connective tissue with incoming
and outgoing vessels.
D. There are more efferent vessels
than afferent vessels.
E. A&B are False.
10. Which of the following statements is C. It has many efferent and afferent lymph vessels.
FALSE concerning the spleen? it has one incoming artery and one outgoing vein
tem
1. Label the organ below (highlighted in Thymus
blue, also indicated by the arrow):
2. Name the lymphatic vessel below Right Lymphatic Duct
(highlighted in blue, also indicated by
the arrow):
3. True or False: Lymph flows from the false (one way only from the tissues to the heart)
heart out to the tissues via the lym-
phatic vessels.
4. True or False: Fluid inside tissues that true
is not returned via the veins is re-
turned to the heart through the lymph
system.
5. True of False: Interstitial fluid that is False (lymphatic capillaries)
not returned via the veins is returned
to the heart through the arteries
6. True or False: Lymph fluid moves in false
the following order: Lymphatic Duct’ Correct Order:
lymph vessels ’Lymph capillaries ’Veins lymph capillaries-vessels-lymph ducts-subclavian
vein
, Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2 Module 5 Exam: Lymphatic Sys
tem
7. A patient has lymphedema in his left A. Thoracic Duct
arm. What lymph vessel would most
likely be obstructed?
A. Thoracic duct
B. Right lymphatic duct
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Femoral vein
8. A patient has lymphedema in his right A. Thoracic duct (drains fluid from left side of body,
leg. What lymph vessel would most both lower extremities)
likely be obstructed?
A. Thoracic Duct
B. Right lymphatic duct
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Femoral vein
9. Which of the following statements is D. There are more efferent vessels than afferent
FALSE concerning lymph nodes? vessels.
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 fi-
brous connective tissue with incoming
and outgoing vessels.
D. There are more efferent vessels
than afferent vessels.
E. A&B are False.
10. Which of the following statements is C. It has many efferent and afferent lymph vessels.
FALSE concerning the spleen? it has one incoming artery and one outgoing vein
