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16 Cards in this Set
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The most important functions of the lymphatic system is/are: |
both a and b a. fluid balance. b. immunity |
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Lymphatic capillaries that operate in the villi of the small intestine are called: |
lacteals |
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Lymph from the entire body drains into the thoracic duct, except lymph from the: |
upper right quadrant |
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Which of the following is not a difference between lymphatics and veins? |
Lymphatics endure greater pressure |
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If lymphatic return is blocked, which of the following will not occur? |
Blood osmotic pressure will fail |
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Lymphatic circulation is maintained by all of the following except: |
heart |
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Lymphatic circulation begins with lymphatic: |
capillaries |
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The small depression of a lymph node from which the efferent lymph vessel arises is termed the: |
hilium |
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The lymph nodes located in front of the ear are called the: |
None of the above: -submaxillary -inguinal lymph nodes -cervical lymph nodes |
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An infection of a lymph node is called: |
adenitis |
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The lymphatic tissue of a lymph node serves as the final maturation site for: |
both a and b a. monocytes b. lymphocytes |
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Over 85% of the lymph from the breast enters lymph nodes of the: |
axillary reigon |
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The breast-mammary gland and surrounding tissue-- is drained by: |
both a and b a. lymphatics that originate in and drain the skin over the breast, with the exception of the areola and nipple. b. Lymphatics that originate in and drain the substance of the breast itself, including the skin of the areola and nipple. |
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Adeniods are swollen: |
pharyngeal tonsils |
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The thymus secretes: |
thymosin |
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The thymus is located: |
in the mediastanum |
