Textbook QuestionEntry of lymph into the lymphatic capillaries is promoted by which of the following? a. one-way minivalves formed by overlapping endothelial cells, b. the respiratory pump, c. the skeletal muscle pump, d. greater fluid pressure in the interstitial space.289views
Multiple ChoiceBlood plasma and lymph are identical except for their respective locations in the body.1820views
Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the lymphatic system is most closely associated with capillary beds?1809views6rank
Textbook QuestionLymphatic vessels a. serve as sites for immune surveillance, b. filter lymph, c. transport leaked plasma proteins and fluids to the cardiovascular system, d. are represented by vessels that resemble arteries, capillaries, and veins.377views
Multiple ChoiceAt the end of the lymphatic system, lymph is returned to the _________; specifically to the ___________.237views5rank
Textbook QuestionMultiple Choice More than one choice may apply. Which of the following connect to the lymph node at the hilum? a. Afferent lymphatic vessels b. Efferent lymphatic vessels c. Trabeculae d. Anchoring filaments273views
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.c. Fat-containing lymph from the intestines drains into the cisterna chyli.239views
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following features is NOT common to both lymphatic collecting ducts and veins?1066views3rank
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the arrangement of lymphatic vessels?1449views2rank
Textbook QuestionThe sac that often forms the initial portion of the thoracic duct is the a. lacteal, b. right lymphatic duct, c. cisterna chyli, d. lymph sac.365views
Textbook Questiona. Which anatomical characteristic ensures that the flow of lymph through a lymph node is slow? b. Why is this desirable?423views1rank
Textbook QuestionMrs. Morrow, a 59-year-old woman, has undergone a left radical mastectomy (removal of the left breast and left axillary lymph nodes and vessels). Her left arm is severely swollen and painful, and she is unable to raise it more than shoulder height. (a) Explain her signs and symptoms. (b) Can she expect relief from these symptoms in time? How so?286views
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following vessels transport interstitial fluid that leaks from the vascular system back into the blood?1022views2rank
Textbook QuestionMultiple Choice More than one choice may apply. Lymph capillaries a. are open-ended, like drinking straws. b. have continuous tight junctions, like the capillaries of the brain. c. contain endothelial cells separated by flaplike valves that can open wide. d. have special barriers that stop cancer cells from entering.263views
Textbook QuestionMultiple Choice More than one choice may apply. Which parts of the lymph node show increased activity when antibody production is high? a. b. c. d.281views1rank
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.b. Lymph from the lower limbs drains into the right lymphatic duct.216views
Multiple ChoiceWhich sequence best describes the flow of lymph through the lymphatic system?2621views1rank
Multiple ChoiceAfter sitting for hours on a long flight where movement is limited, people may experience some swelling in their legs and feet. Which of the following explains this phenomenon?193views3rank
Textbook QuestionAnatomically, lymphatic vessels resemble (a) elastic arteries, (b) muscular arteries, (c) arterioles, (d) medium veins, (e) the venae cavae.212views1rank
Textbook QuestionLymph nodes are densely clustered in all of the following body areas except a. brain, b. the axillae, c. the groin, d. the cervical region.330views
Multiple ChoiceWhich statement below describes the lymphatic system's role in relation to the cardiovascular system?2174views
Textbook QuestionLymph from the right arm, the right half of the head, and the right chest is received by the (a) cisterna chyli, (b) right lymphatic duct, (c) right thoracic duct, (d) aorta.234views1rank
Textbook QuestionPaula's grandfather is diagnosed as having lung cancer. His physician takes biopsies of several lymph nodes from neighboring regions of the body, and Paula wonders why, since his cancer is in the lungs. What would you tell her?274views
Textbook QuestionMrs. Jackson, a 59-year-old woman, has undergone a left radical mastectomy (removal of the left breast and left axillary lymph nodes and vessels). Her left arm is severely swollen and painful, and she is unable to raise it to more than shoulder height. a. Explain her signs and symptoms. b. Can she expect to have relief from these symptoms in time? How so?266views
Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Lymph originating from your head is always drained through the thoracic duct.130views6rank
Multiple ChoiceWhy is it important for lymphatic capillaries to be closely associated with cardiovascular capillaries?187views6rank
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