Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th Edition (Shier)

Chapter 14: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Pre-Test Questions

1
The structure of the walls of large lymphatic vessels is most similar to the structure of
A)arteries
B)capillaries
C)sinuses
D)veins
2
The largest lymph vessel is the
A)lumbar trunk
B)thoracic duct
C)right lymphatic duct
D)intestinal trunk
3
Lymph rejoins the blood and becomes part of the plasma in the
A)lymph nodes
B)right and left subclavian veins
C)inferior and superior venae cavae
D)right atrium
4
Tissue fluid originates from
A)the cytoplasm of cells
B)lymph fluid
C)blood plasma
D)protein metabolism
5
All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system except
A)preventing fluid build-up in tissues
B)transporting foreign particles to lymph nodes
C)transporting oxygen and nutrients to tissue
D)absorbing fats in the small intestine
6
Movement of lymph is primarily due to
A)blood pressure
B)alternate constriction and dilatation of lymph vessels
C)muscle contraction
D)gravity
7
Lymph nodes are usually shaped like
A)almonds
B)peas
C)beans
D)convex disks
8
Compartments within a lymph node contain dense masses of
A)epithelial tissue
B)connective tissue
C)oocytes
D)lymphocytes
9
Which statement regarding lymph nodes is false?
A)They filter foreign substances from lymph.
B)They are located along larger lymphatic vessels.
C)They are not enclosed by a capsule.
D)Lymph circulates through nodes in chambers called lymph sinuses.
10
Immune surveillance is provided by which of the following parts of lymph nodes?
A)macrophages and lymphocytes
B)Peyer’s patches and macrophages
C)the hilum and lymphocytes
D)lymph sinuses and the hilum
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