Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2
Module 5 Exam: Lymphatic System Questions
With Complete Solutions
Label the organ below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the
arrow):
Thymus
Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow):
Right Lymphatic Duct
True or False: Lymph flows from the heart out to the tissues via the lymphatic vessels.
false (one way only from the tissues to the heart)
True or False: Fluid inside tissues that is not returned via the veins is returned to the heart through the lymph system.
true
True of False: Interstitial fluid that is not returned via the veins is returned to the heart through the arteries
False (lymphatic capillaries)
True or False: Lymph fluid moves in the following order: Lymphatic Duct→ lymph vessels → Lymph capillaries → Veins false
Correct Order:
lymph capillaries-vessels-lymph ducts-subclavian vein
A patient has lymphedema in his left arm. What lymph vessel would most likely be obstructed?
A. Thoracic duct
B. Right lymphatic duct
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Femoral vein
A. Thoracic Duct
A patient has lymphedema in his right leg. What lymph vessel would most likely be obstructed?
A. Thoracic Duct
B. Right lymphatic duct
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Femoral vein
A. Thoracic duct (drains fluid from left side of body, both lower extremities)
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning lymph nodes?
A. The groin contains a large grouping of lymph nodes.
B. The axilla contains a large grouping of lymph nodes.
C. A lymph node is an encapsulated fibrous connective tissue with incoming and outgoing vessels.
D. There are more efferent vessels than afferent vessels.
E. A&B are False.
D. There are more efferent vessels than afferent vessels.
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the spleen?
A. It is found in the left side of the abdomen.
B. It acts as to remove old platelets in the blood.
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