BIOL252: Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab 2025 Module 4 Exam Review / 80+ questions Module 4: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

BIOL252: Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab 2025
Module 4 Exam Review / 80+ questions
Module 4: The Lymphatic System and Immunity
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Section 1: Lymphatic System Structure and Function

Question 1
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system regarding fluid balance?

• = Transporting hormones throughout the body

• ✅ Returning excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream

• = Producing red blood cells

• = Filtering metabolic waste from the blood

Question 2
The fluid contained within lymphatic vessels is known as:

• = Interstitial fluid

• = Blood plasma

• ✅ Lymph

• = Synovial fluid

,Question 3
Lymphatic capillaries are more permeable than blood capillaries due to the
presence of:

• = Tight junctions

• ✅ Mini-valves (or flaps) formed by overlapping endothelial cells

• = A thick basement membrane

• = Cilia

Question 4
Where does lymph re-enter the cardiovascular system?

• = Cisterna chyli

• = Jugular veins

• ✅ Subclavian veins

• = Aorta

Question 5
The right lymphatic duct drains lymph into the junction of the right:

• = Internal jugular and right brachiocephalic veins

• ✅ Internal jugular and right subclavian veins

• = External jugular and right subclavian veins

• = Subclavian and right vertebral veins

, Question 6
The largest lymphatic vessel, which drains the lower body and left upper body, is
the:

• = Right lymphatic duct

• = Thoracic aorta

• ✅ Thoracic duct

• = Cisterna chyli

Question 7
The cisterna chyli is an enlarged sac at the origin of the:

• = Right lymphatic duct

• ✅ Thoracic duct

• = Aorta

• = Spleen

Question 8
Lacteals, a type of lymphatic capillary, are found in the intestine and absorb what
type of biomolecule?

• = Glucose

• = Amino acids

• ✅ Fats (lipids)

• = Water-soluble vitamins