age 1 of 101
Nightingale College Pathophysiology FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
BANK AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT
VERSION>
Ovulation ......ANSWER........The release of the gamete from the
ovary, separates the reproductive cycle into preovulatory(
follicular) and postovulatory (luteal) phases
Preovulatory phase ......ANSWER........Under the influence of FSH,
follicles mature and secrete increasing amounts of estrogen then
begins preparing endometrium for possible pregnancy.
Thickening of endometrium and elongation of the glands that
produce uterine secretions; estrogen acts as a feedback
messenger
,age 2 of 101
what is the lymphatic system? ......ANSWER........system of tissues
and vessels scattered throughout the body and services almost
all regions
what are the parts of the lymphatic system?
......ANSWER........tonsils, thymus, spleen, peyer patch, small
intestine, appendix, lymph nodes and vessels
functions of the lymphatic system ......ANSWER........fluid balance,
protection, and absorption of fats
lymphatic circulation is ......ANSWER........one-way system that
begins in the tissues and ends when the lymph joins the blood
lymphatic capillaries ......ANSWER........walls (endothelium)
flattened epithelial cells, more permeable, cells overlap slightly,
forming one-way valves, lacteals absorb fat, arise blindly
(closed at one end)
,age 3 of 101
lymphatic vessels ......ANSWER........include superficial and deep
sets, right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct
right lymphatic duct ......ANSWER........short vessel receives only
lymph that comes from the body's superior right quadrant and
empties into right subclavian vein near heart
thoracic duct ......ANSWER........receives lymph from all parts of
the body except those superior to the diaphragm on the right
side; drains into thee left subclavian vein
cisterna chyli ......ANSWER........first part of the thoracic duct
enlarged to form cistern or a temp storage pouch
movement of lymph toward heart is caused by:
......ANSWER........valves in lymphatic vessels
contraction of lymphatic vessels
, age 4 of 101
skeletal muscle contraction
breathing
roughly how many lymph nodes are in the body?
......ANSWER........about 600
lymphoid tissue ......ANSWER........distributed throughout the body
and makes up specialized organs
lymph nodes ......ANSWER........small masses of lymphatic tissue
that filter the lymph
lymph ......ANSWER........fluid that circulates in the lymphatic
system, clear fluid;
hilum ......ANSWER........indented area that is the exit point for
efferent lymphatic vessels carrying lymph out of the node
Nightingale College Pathophysiology FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
BANK AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT
VERSION>
Ovulation ......ANSWER........The release of the gamete from the
ovary, separates the reproductive cycle into preovulatory(
follicular) and postovulatory (luteal) phases
Preovulatory phase ......ANSWER........Under the influence of FSH,
follicles mature and secrete increasing amounts of estrogen then
begins preparing endometrium for possible pregnancy.
Thickening of endometrium and elongation of the glands that
produce uterine secretions; estrogen acts as a feedback
messenger
,age 2 of 101
what is the lymphatic system? ......ANSWER........system of tissues
and vessels scattered throughout the body and services almost
all regions
what are the parts of the lymphatic system?
......ANSWER........tonsils, thymus, spleen, peyer patch, small
intestine, appendix, lymph nodes and vessels
functions of the lymphatic system ......ANSWER........fluid balance,
protection, and absorption of fats
lymphatic circulation is ......ANSWER........one-way system that
begins in the tissues and ends when the lymph joins the blood
lymphatic capillaries ......ANSWER........walls (endothelium)
flattened epithelial cells, more permeable, cells overlap slightly,
forming one-way valves, lacteals absorb fat, arise blindly
(closed at one end)
,age 3 of 101
lymphatic vessels ......ANSWER........include superficial and deep
sets, right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct
right lymphatic duct ......ANSWER........short vessel receives only
lymph that comes from the body's superior right quadrant and
empties into right subclavian vein near heart
thoracic duct ......ANSWER........receives lymph from all parts of
the body except those superior to the diaphragm on the right
side; drains into thee left subclavian vein
cisterna chyli ......ANSWER........first part of the thoracic duct
enlarged to form cistern or a temp storage pouch
movement of lymph toward heart is caused by:
......ANSWER........valves in lymphatic vessels
contraction of lymphatic vessels
, age 4 of 101
skeletal muscle contraction
breathing
roughly how many lymph nodes are in the body?
......ANSWER........about 600
lymphoid tissue ......ANSWER........distributed throughout the body
and makes up specialized organs
lymph nodes ......ANSWER........small masses of lymphatic tissue
that filter the lymph
lymph ......ANSWER........fluid that circulates in the lymphatic
system, clear fluid;
hilum ......ANSWER........indented area that is the exit point for
efferent lymphatic vessels carrying lymph out of the node
