LYMPHEDEMA - ANATOMY QUIZ TEST
Perforating vessels: ANSWER exists in the precollectors network.
The lymph eventually enters the bloodstream at the location of the left and right
subclavian and internal jugular veins.
If a patient has a pelvic lymphadenectomy, lymphedema may occur: - ANSWER in
only one leg, in both legs, in both legs and the genitals, or all of the above.
The head, neck, and belly contain the most lymph nodes.
Which of the following best defines lymphatic capillaries? - ANSWER with
endothelial cells, basement membrane, and anchoring filaments
Identify three lymph trunks in the deep lymphatic system: subclavian, lumbar, and
intestine.
Lymph nodes are responsible for identifying foreign particles and purifying the
lymph, removing or adding water as needed, and producing lymphocytes.
Name four lympho-lymphatic watersheds. - ANSWER: middle sagittal, chaps,
transverse, clavicular.
Which statement accurately characterizes the lymphangion? - Answer the
functional unit between the distal and proximal valves.
Which vessels contain valves? - Answer: veins, lymph collectors, lymph trunks.
Perforating vessels: ANSWER exists in the precollectors network.
The lymph eventually enters the bloodstream at the location of the left and right
subclavian and internal jugular veins.
If a patient has a pelvic lymphadenectomy, lymphedema may occur: - ANSWER in
only one leg, in both legs, in both legs and the genitals, or all of the above.
The head, neck, and belly contain the most lymph nodes.
Which of the following best defines lymphatic capillaries? - ANSWER with
endothelial cells, basement membrane, and anchoring filaments
Identify three lymph trunks in the deep lymphatic system: subclavian, lumbar, and
intestine.
Lymph nodes are responsible for identifying foreign particles and purifying the
lymph, removing or adding water as needed, and producing lymphocytes.
Name four lympho-lymphatic watersheds. - ANSWER: middle sagittal, chaps,
transverse, clavicular.
Which statement accurately characterizes the lymphangion? - Answer the
functional unit between the distal and proximal valves.
Which vessels contain valves? - Answer: veins, lymph collectors, lymph trunks.
