A&P II LECTURE FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2025
, two main functions of lymphatic system - ANSWERto return tissue fluid back to the
circulatory system and to fight infection
spleen function - ANSWERfilters blood; where immune response is initiated against a
substance in the blood; removes aged erythrocytes and platelets; serves as a reservoir
for platelets and RBCs
lymph nodes function - ANSWERfilter lymph; where immune response is initiated
against a substance in the lymph
thymus function - ANSWERsite of T-lymphocyte maturation and differentiation
tonsils function - ANSWERprotect against inhaled and ingested substances
Peyer's patches function - ANSWERcapture and destroy bacteria in the intestine
primary lymphatic organs - ANSWERred bone marrow and thymus
secondary lymphatic organs - ANSWERlymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, lymphatic
nodules, MALT
what is a nodule? - ANSWERcollection of lymph tissue
what is an organ? - ANSWERgroups of tissues working together
where are the tonsils located? - ANSWERpharynx and oral cavity
jugular trunks (R/L) - ANSWERdrain lymph from head and neck
subclavian trunks (R/L) - ANSWERremove lymph from the upper limbs, breasts, and
superficial thoracic wall
bronchomediastinal trunks (R/L) - ANSWERdrains lymph from deep thoracic structures
intestinal trunk - ANSWERdrains lymph from most abdominal structures
lumbar trunks (R/L) - ANSWERdrain lymph from lower limbs, abdominopelvic walls
pelvic organs
right lymphatic duct location - ANSWERnear the right clavicle; drains right side of head
and neck, right upper limb, right side of thorax
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2025
, two main functions of lymphatic system - ANSWERto return tissue fluid back to the
circulatory system and to fight infection
spleen function - ANSWERfilters blood; where immune response is initiated against a
substance in the blood; removes aged erythrocytes and platelets; serves as a reservoir
for platelets and RBCs
lymph nodes function - ANSWERfilter lymph; where immune response is initiated
against a substance in the lymph
thymus function - ANSWERsite of T-lymphocyte maturation and differentiation
tonsils function - ANSWERprotect against inhaled and ingested substances
Peyer's patches function - ANSWERcapture and destroy bacteria in the intestine
primary lymphatic organs - ANSWERred bone marrow and thymus
secondary lymphatic organs - ANSWERlymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, lymphatic
nodules, MALT
what is a nodule? - ANSWERcollection of lymph tissue
what is an organ? - ANSWERgroups of tissues working together
where are the tonsils located? - ANSWERpharynx and oral cavity
jugular trunks (R/L) - ANSWERdrain lymph from head and neck
subclavian trunks (R/L) - ANSWERremove lymph from the upper limbs, breasts, and
superficial thoracic wall
bronchomediastinal trunks (R/L) - ANSWERdrains lymph from deep thoracic structures
intestinal trunk - ANSWERdrains lymph from most abdominal structures
lumbar trunks (R/L) - ANSWERdrain lymph from lower limbs, abdominopelvic walls
pelvic organs
right lymphatic duct location - ANSWERnear the right clavicle; drains right side of head
and neck, right upper limb, right side of thorax
