The Lymphatic System Review

Question 1

tonsils

Answer 1

lymphatic nodules located in the pharynx; protect the body from infections in the pharynx

Question 2

thymic corpuscle

Answer 2

cluster of reticular epithelial cells in the thymus gland

Question 3

efferent lymphatic vessel

Answer 3

lymph exits a lymph node by draining into this structure

Question 4

red pulp

Answer 4

sinsoids are located in this region of the spleen

Question 5

medulla

Answer 5

inner region of the thymus gland or a lymph node

Question 6

germinal center

Answer 6

region of a lymphatic nodule where new lymphocytes are produced

Question 7

mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue

Answer 7

lymphatic nodules located in the small and large intestines

Question 8

afferent lymphatic vessel

Answer 8

structure that transports lymph to a lymph node

Question 9

cortex

Answer 9

outer region of the thymus gland or a lymph node

Question 10

white pulp

Answer 10

densely packed regions of lymphocytes in the spleen

Question 11

right lymph duct

Answer 11

drains lymph from the upper-right quadrant of the body

Question 12

cisterna

Answer 12

sac-like structure that is the origin of the thoracic duct

Question 13

appendix

Answer 13

extends from the wall of the cecum and contains aggregated lymphoid nodules

Question 14

spleen

Answer 14

functions as a blood filter; removes old, dead and malfunctioning red blood cells

Question 15

thoracic duct

Answer 15

drains lymph from all regions of the body except the upper-right quadrant

Question 16

thymus

Answer 16

site of t-lymphocyte maturation

Question 17

lymphnodes

Answer 17

lymph is filtered as it passes through the sinusoids of these structures

Question 18

aggregated lymphoid

Answer 18

lymphatic nodules located in the small intestine

Question 19

Main structural difference between a lymphatic organ and a lymphatic nodule?

Answer 19

Lymphatic organ: complete capsule

Lymphatic nodule: incomplete or absent capsule