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