Chapter 16: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Human Body In Health And Disease 6th Edition By Patton

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Chapter 16: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Blood capillaries and lymph capillaries have all the following in common except
A. they are microscopic
B. the fluid in them continues to recirculate through the same vessels
C. they are made of endothelial tissue
D. All of the above are true of both blood capillaries and lymph capillaries.

 

 

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 417         TOP:    The lymphatic system

 

  1. Veins in the circulatory system and veins in the lymphatic system have all of the following in common except they
A. carry fluid back toward the heart
B. have one-way valves
C. drain into the thoracic duct
D. All of the above are true of both veins of the circulatory system and veins of the lymphatic system.

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 418         TOP:    The lymphatic system

 

  1. Which of the following is not part of the system that helps return lymph to the blood?
A. lacteals C. thoracic duct
B. cisterna chyli D. right lymphatic duct

 

 

ANS:   A                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 418         TOP:    The lymphatic system

 

  1. The condition in which tissues exhibit swelling because of an accumulation of lymph is called
A. lymphadenitis C. lymphoma
B. lymphedema D. Hodgkin disease

 

 

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 419         TOP:    The lymphatic system

 

  1. Which lymphatic system structure in the mediastinum helps T lymphocytes mature?
A. pharyngeal tonsils C. palatine tonsils
B. spleen D. thymus

 

 

ANS:   D                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 422         TOP:    The lymphatic system

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