Test Questions

Question 1

Are erythrocytes found in lymph?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What are lymphatic capillaries?

Answer 2

Vessels which work with blood to collect excess tissue fluid

Question 3

What type of valves do lymphatic vessels have?

Answer 3

Semilunar valves

Question 4

The inner layer of the lymphatic vessels is made up of…

Answer 4

Endothelial cells

Question 5

An efferent vessel transports lymph…

Answer 5

Back to the system

Question 6

To collect lymph and convey it towards the heart is a function of lymph nodes. True or false?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Lymphatic tissue contains erythrocytes. True or false?

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Where is the right lymphatic duct positioned?

Answer 8

Neck

Question 9

How long is the thoracic duct?

Answer 9

40cm

Question 10

Where are the axillary nodes located?

Answer 10

Armpits

Question 11

Where is the spleen positioned?

Answer 11

Upper left hand side of the abdomen

Question 12

Cancer of the lymphatic tissue is called…

Answer 12

Hodgkin’s disease

Question 13

Obstruction of the lymphatic flow causes…

Answer 13

Oedema

Question 14

Lymphatic capillaries unite to become…

Answer 14

Lymphatic vessels

Question 15

Lymph nodes are made of…

Answer 15

Lymphatic tissue

Question 16

The popliteal nodes are located…

Answer 16

Behind the knee

Question 17

What does the spleen destroy?

Answer 17

Thrombocytes and erythrocytes

Question 18

What is the function of lymphatic vessels?

Answer 18

Transport lymph towards the heart

Question 19

Lymphatic tissue contains…

Answer 19

Phagocytes

Question 20

All lymph passes into…

Answer 20

Lymphatic ducts

Question 21

The thoracic duct is positioned in the…

Answer 21

Torso

Question 22

The submandibular nodes are located…

Answer 22

In the face

Question 23

The spleen forms new leucocytes. True or false?

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Heat helps to circulate lymph. True or false?

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Where do lymphatic capillaries not occur?

Answer 25

Central nervous system

Question 26

The outer layer of lymphatic vessels consist of…

Answer 26

Endothelial cells

Question 27

An afferent vessel transports lymph…

Answer 27

To the lymph nodes

Question 28

Trabecula are…

Answer 28

Inward strands of fibrous tissue

Question 29

How long is the right lymphatic duct?

Answer 29

1.5cm

Question 30

The occipital nodes are located…

Answer 30

At the back of the skull

Question 31

What is the structure of the spleen?

Answer 31

An outer capsule of fibrous tissue

Question 32

What is the function of the right lymphatic duct?

Answer 32

Receives lymph from the right side of the head, neck, chest and right arm

Question 33

Trabecula are located…

Answer 33

In lymph nodes

Question 34

What is the structure of lymphatic vessels?

Answer 34

Thin walled, collapsible vessels carrying lymph

Question 35

Transporting excess waste away from tissues is a function of lymph. True or false?

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What is the structure of lymphatic capillaries?

Answer 36

Fine blind ended permeable tubes, composed of a single layer of endothelial cells

Question 37

What is the middle layer of the lymphatic vessels made up of?

Answer 37

Muscular and elastic tissue

Question 38

Lymphatic vessels open up into…

Answer 38

Lymph ducts

Question 39

Which vein does the right lymphatic duct empty into?

Answer 39

Right subclavian vein

Question 40

The thoracic duct drains lymph from the left side of the head, neck, lower limbs, left side of the trunk and left arm. True or false?

Answer 40

True

Question 41

The supratrochlear nodes are located…

Answer 41

In the elbows

Question 42

What is the relationship between the lymphatic system and muscular system?

Answer 42

Removal of metabolic syndrome waste products and cellular debris

Question 43

What is the function of lymph nodes?

Answer 43

To add extra leucocytes and lymphocytes to the blood

Question 44

How many layers do lymphatic vessels have?

Answer 44

3

Question 45

The inguinal nodes are located…

Answer 45

Top of the legs