AP2 Exam #2

A major function of the lymphatic system is: A. gas distribution, B. circulation of blood, C. distribution of nutrients, D. return of tissue fluid to the cardiovascular system

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Which of the following is NOT true about mini-valves in lymph capillaries? A. Mini-valves permit the entry of viruses and bacteria, B. Mini-valves permit the return of viruses and bacteria to the intercellular spaces, C. Mini-valves permit the entry of fluids and solutes, D. Mini-valves prevent the return of viruses and bacteria to the intercellular spaces

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? A. Lymphatic capillaries and blood capillaries are continuous vessels, B. Lymphatic capillaries possess mini-valves while blood capillaries do not, C. Lymphatic capillaries are blind-ended vessels while blood capillaries possess an arteriole and venule, D. Lymphatic capillaries have lower pressure than blood capillaries

Lymphatic capillaries are absent in all of the following EXCEPT: A. cornea of eye, B. brain, C. bone marrow, D. digestive organs

Structurally, lymphatic collecting vessels are most similar to which of the following types of blood vessel? A. vein, B. muscular arteries, C. elastic arteries, D. conducting arteries

Which of the following lymphatic trunks is NOT correctly matched to the area of the body it drains? A. Lumbar trunks - drain the lower back, B. Subclavian truck - drain the arms, C. Intestinal trunk - drain the legs, D. Jugular trunks - drain the head and neck

Which of the following drains the right arm, right head, and right chest? A. intestinal trunk, B. right lymphatic duct, C. thoracic duct, D. lumbar trunk

Which of the following lymphatic structures is NOT correctly matched to its description? A. Lacteals - specialized lymph vessels designed for transport of chyle from the intestine, B. Lymph nodules - areas of densely packed lymph tissue not surrounded by a capsule, C. Cisterna chyli - an enlarged sac within the right lymphatic duct., D. MALT - mucosa associated lymphatic tissue commonly found in the respiratory and digestive systems

The thoracic duct is formed from the merger of which of the following lymphatic trunk combinations? A. Right and left subclavian trunk, right and left jugular trunk, and left bronchomediastinal trunk, B. Left jugular trunk, left subclavian trunk, and right bronchomediastinal trunk, C. Right jugular trunk, right sublavian trunk and right bronchomediastinal trunk, D. Left jugular trunk, left subclavian trunk, left bronchomediastinal trunk, right and left lumbar trunks, and the intestinal trunk

Lymph enters the bloodstream at the right and left __________. A. superior vena cava, B. brachiocephalic arteries, C. subclavian veins, D. common carotid arteries

Particularly large numbers of lymph nodes exist in all of the following locations EXCEPT: A. carpal region, B. cervical region, C. inguinal region, D. axillary region

Which of the following represents the normal flow of lymph through a lymph node? A. Subcapsular space, afferent capillary, deep cortex, outer cortex, efferent capillary, medullary sinuses, B. Efferent capillary, subcapsular space, outer cortex, deep cortex, medullary sinuses, afferent capillary, C. Subcapsular space, efferent capillary, deep cortex, outer cortex, afferent capillary, medullary sinuses, D. Afferent capillary, subcapsular space, outer cortex, deep cortex, medullary sinuses, efferent capillary

The connective tissue forming the membrane on the outside surface of the lymph node is called the _______. A. germinal centers, B. cortex, C. capsule, D. medulla

AP2 Exam #2

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