Physiology Exam 2 Review
2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
During a case study, a patient shows normal lymph flow but reduced fat
absorption from the digestive system. Which of the following explains
this finding?
a. Lymph is missing lymphocytes, so fats cannot be transported
b. its fat-transporting function is impaired despite nromal lymphocyte
content
c. Red bone marrow is producing fewer lymphocytes, limiting immune-
mediated absorption of fats
,d. the thymus is failing to mature T cells, so lymph cannot carry fats. -
ANSWER ✔✔B. Lymph's fat-transporting function can be impaired
due to problems with lymphatic vessels, even if lymphocyte content is
normal
Why the other options are wrong:
A - Lymphocytes are for immune defense, not fat transport
C - Red bone marrow produces lymphocytes, but immune cells do not
directly mediate fat absorption
D - The thymus's role is T cell maturation, unrelated to fat transport
A patient has a damaged spleen but intact lymph nodes. Which of the
following consequences is most likely?
A. Lymph will n longer flow through the body, causing fluid imbalance
B. The patient will be unable to activate adaptive immunity in response
to infections
C. Old or damaged red blood cells and platelets will not be efficiently
removed from the blood
D. The thymus will stop maturing T cells, compromising immune function
- ANSWER ✔✔Answer: C
, The spleen is responsible for filtering blood and removing old or
damaged red blood cells and platelets. Damage to the spleen impairs
this "blood cleanup" function
Why the other options are wrong:
A - Lymph flow continues through the rest of the lymphatic system, the
spleen does not control lymph circulation
B - Lymph nodes can still activate adaptive immunity, the spleen is
important but not the sole site for lymphocyte activation
D - The thymus, not the spleen, is responsible for maturing T cells
Which of the following correctly describes functions of the lymphatic
system?
a. Lymphocytes (T cells, B cells, NK cells) fight pathogens and help
transport nutrients throughout the body
b. Lymph returns excess interstitial fluid from tissues to the bloodstream,
preventing swelling (edema)
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - ANSWER ✔✔Answer: B
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