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