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.242views
Multiple ChoiceBlood plasma and lymph are identical except for their respective locations in the body.1789views
Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the lymphatic system is most closely associated with capillary beds?1768views6rank
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.350views
Multiple ChoiceAt the end of the lymphatic system, lymph is returned to the _________; specifically to the ___________.193views4rank
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 filaments235views
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.188views
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following features is NOT common to both lymphatic collecting ducts and veins?1024views3rank
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the arrangement of lymphatic vessels?1411views2rank
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.329views
Textbook Questiona. Which anatomical characteristic ensures that the flow of lymph through a lymph node is slow? b. Why is this desirable?369views1rank
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?262views
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following vessels transport interstitial fluid that leaks from the vascular system back into the blood?1009views2rank
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.227views
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.242views1rank
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.169views
Multiple ChoiceWhich sequence best describes the flow of lymph through the lymphatic system?2571views1rank
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?153views2rank
Textbook QuestionAnatomically, lymphatic vessels resemble (a) elastic arteries, (b) muscular arteries, (c) arterioles, (d) medium veins, (e) the venae cavae.189views1rank
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.281views
Multiple ChoiceWhich statement below describes the lymphatic system's role in relation to the cardiovascular system?2123views
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.203views1rank
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?233views
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?221views
Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Lymph originating from your head is always drained through the thoracic duct.107views5rank
Multiple ChoiceWhy is it important for lymphatic capillaries to be closely associated with cardiovascular capillaries?153views5rank
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