Chapter 9 - Lymphatic System
Lymphocytes are produced by primary lymphoid tissues/organs including all but:
spleen
thymus
bone marrow
Lymphocytes are activated by secondary lymphoid tissues/organs including all but:
tonsils
spleen
MALT
lymph nodes
appendix
thymus
Order lymphatic flow starting interstitial fluid to a subclavian vein:
lymphatic capillaries → lymphatic vessels → lymphatic trunks → lymphatic ducts
lymphatic ducts → lymphatic vessels → lymphatic trunks → lymphatic capillaries
lymphatic ducts → lymphatic trunks → lymphatic vessels → lymphatic capillaries
lymphatic capillaries → lymphatic trunks → lymphatic vessels → lymphatic ducts
The thoracic duct collects lymph from the inferior half of the body, plus the left side of the upper body.
true
false
The thoracic duct drains into the right subclavian vein and the right lymphatic duct drains into the left subclavian vein.
true
false
Lymphocytes include:
NK cells (natural killer cells)
B cells (bone marrow–derived)
T cells (thymus-dependent)
NK, B, and T cells
The adenoid, located in the naropharynyx, is which kind of tonsil.
pharyngeal tonsil
palatine tonsil
lingual tonsil
B cells can differentiate into plasma cells which produce antibodies.
true
false
The spleen is located in the __________ region.
left hypochondriach
right hypochondriach
left ingual
right ingual
The appendix is located in the __________ region.
left hypochondriach
right hypochondriach
left ingual
right ingual
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