Chapter 18

Question 1

The peyer’s patches are located in the walls of the

Answer 1

small intestine

Question 2

The lymphatic system is composed of all of the following except the

Answer 2

thryroid gland

Question 3

The channels in a lymph node crossed by a reticulum of cells and fibers and bounded by littoral cells are called

Answer 3

lymphatic sinuses

Question 4

the thoracic duct empties lymph into the

Answer 4

left subclavian vein

Question 5

Lymphadenitis indicates that

Answer 5

an infection is present

Question 6

Which of the following is a common complication of various bacterial infections

Answer 6

lymphangitis

Question 7

Which of the following tonsils are called the adenoids

Answer 7

pharyngeal

Question 8

Risk factors for Hodgkin’s lymphoma include all of the following except

Answer 8

exposure to the hepatitis B virus

Question 9

All of the following disease may cause splenomegaly except

Answer 9

gonorrhea

Question 10

Which of the following is most commonly linked to surgery or radiation treatments for cancer

Answer 10

lymphedema

Question 11

The largest organ of the lymphoid tissue in the body is found in the

Answer 11

spleen

Question 12

An inflammation of the lymph nodes is called

Answer 12

lymphadenitis

Question 13

Hodgkin’s disease commonly occurs between the ages of

Answer 13

15 to 35 years

Question 14

Non-Hodgkin’s disease is an example of

Answer 14

lymphoma

Question 15

Lymph inside the lacteals is called

Answer 15

chyle

Question 16

Elephantiasis is commonly caused by

Answer 16

worms

Question 17

Lymphatic vessels are found in all parts of the body except the

Answer 17

central nervous system

Question 18

Lymph nodes range in diameter from

Answer 18

1mm to 25 mm

Question 19

Risk factors for non-hodgkin’s lymphoma include all of the following except

Answer 19

the hepatitis B virus

Question 20

All of the following chemotherapy medications are used for hodgkin’s lymphoma except

Answer 20

cyclophosphamide