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Chapter 13: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Structure & Function of the Body 14th Edition by Gary A. Thibodeau - Kevin T. Patton

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Chapter 13: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which of the following structures is not part of the lymphatic system?
a. thyroid
b. thymus
c. spleen
d. all of the above structures are part of the lymphatic system

 

ANS: A                   DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page: 302

TOP:  Lymph and lymphatic vessels

 

  1. Which of the following is not a common characteristic shared by blood and lymph capillaries?
a. They are microscopic.
b. They have a layer of endothelium.
c. They have tight-fitting cells in the endothelial layer.
d. All of the above characteristics are shared by blood and lymph capillaries.

 

ANS: C                    DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page: 302

TOP:  Lymph and lymphatic vessels

 

  1. Which of the following is not a common characteristic shared by blood and lymph vessels?
a. Some contain one-way valves.
b. They contain continually circulating fluid.
c. They have a layer of simple squamous epithelium.
d. All of the above are characteristics shared by blood and lymph vessels.

 

ANS: B                    DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page: 302

TOP:  Lymph and lymphatic vessels

 

  1. Lymph is formed by:
a. the kidney releasing fluid into the tissue space
b. plasma leaving the capillary
c. pressure on the blood caused by the pumping action of the heart
d. both B and C above

 

ANS: D                   DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page: 302

TOP:  Lymph and lymphatic vessels

 

  1. The thoracic duct:
a. drains the right upper part of the body
b. drains about one fourth of the body’s lymph
c. is the largest lymph vessel in the body
d. all of the above

 

ANS: C                    DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page: 302

TOP:  Lymph and lymphatic vessels

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