Chapter 23: Lymphatic System

Chapter 23: Lymphatic System

 

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Chapter 23: Lymphatic System

 

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TRUE/FALSE

 

1. The two most important functions of the lymphatic system are the maintenance of fluid balance in the internal environment and immunity.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 723

TOP:    Introduction

 

2. About 1.5 liters of lymph flows through the thoracic duct daily.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 724

TOP:    Lymph and Interstitial Fluid

 

3. The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 723

TOP:    Overview of the Lymphatic System

 

4. Besides fluid balance and immunity, the lymphatic system plays an important role in the absorption of lipids.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 723

TOP:    Introduction

 

5. The lymphatic system is actually a specialized component of the circulatory system, because it consists of a moving fluid derived from the blood and tissue fluid and a group of vessels that return the fluid to the blood.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 723

TOP:    Overview of the Lymphatic System

 

6. Both lymph and interstitial fluid contain a higher percentage of proteins than does plasma.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 724

TOP:    Lymph and Interstitial Fluid

 

7. Lymph is derived from blood and tissue fluid.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 724

TOP:    Lymph and Interstitial Fluid