GUIDE BUNDLED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PREMIUM
◉ Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also
indicated by the arrow): Answer: Right lymphatic duct
◉ Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also
indicated by the arrow): Answer: Thoracic duct
◉ True or False: Lymph flows from the heart out to the tissues via
the lymphatic vessels. Answer: F
◉ True or False: Fluid inside tissues that is not returned via the
veins is returned to the heart through the lymph system. Answer: T
◉ True or False: Lymph fluid moves in the following order:
Lymphatic Duct→ lymph vessels → Lymph capillaries → Veins
Answer: falseCorrect Order:lymph capillaries-vessels-lymph ducts-
subclavian vein
◉ A patient has lymphedema in his left arm. What lymph vessel
would most likely be obstructed? Answer: Thoracic duct
, ◉ Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning lymph
nodes? Answer: A. The groin contains a large grouping of lymph
nodes.
B. The axilla contains a large grouping of lymph nodes.
C. A lymph node is an encapsulated fibrous connective tissue with
incoming and outgoing vessels.
Correct! D. There are more efferent vessels than afferent vessels.
E. A&B are False.
◉ Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the
spleen? Answer: A. It is found in the left side of the abdomen.
B. It acts as to remove old platelets in the blood.
Correct! C. It has many efferent and afferent lymph vessels. it has
one incoming artery and one outgoing vein
D. It is divided into regions called lobules.
E. A&B are False
◉ Blood enters the spleen via the _______________. Answer: Splenic
artery
◉ Blood in the hepatic portal system transports blood to this organ
before returning it to general circulation. Answer: liver