BIOS 255 edapt 4 Questions and Answers

BIOS 255 edapt 4 Questions and Answers which of the following substances would not transport readily in blood - triglycerides mwhich of the following are functions of the lymphatic syste - immunity and fluid balance which of the following is a function of lymph - transports of lipids from the digestive system what is the major component of blood plasma - water which of the following is not true of capillaries - capillaries have tapered off end before reaching the vein which of the following is true of capillaries - capillaries consist of only one layer of epithelial tissue - capillaries are microscopic vessels - continuous capillaries function in the transport of gasses - some capillaries are capable of bulk flow transport _____ fluid refers to any extracellular fluid that is not found in blood - interstitial place the following steps of lymphatic flow in the correct order beginning with the interstitial fluid and ending with the blood vessels - interstitial fluid - lymphatic capillaries - lymphatic vessels - lymphatic trunks - lymphatic ducts - subclavian veins the formation of lymph increases as a result of - increasing hydrostatic pressure in tissue fluid lymphatic capillaries are found in all of the following tissues or areas except the - epithelial tissues lymphatic capillaries are found in - blood capillary networks - jugular regions - areolar connective tissue - the digestive tract Place the following steps of lymphatic flow in the correct order beginning with the interstitial fluid and ending with the blood vessels - lymphatic capillary - afferent lymphatic vessel - lymph node - efferent lymphatic vessel - lymphatic trunk - collecting ducts - subclavian vein the right lymphatic duct receives lymph from all of the following body regions except the - lower limbs the right lymphatic duct receives lymph from - thorax - head - right upper limb approx _____ of the fluid that enters the interstitial space is normally absorbed into lymphatic capillaries - 15% the majority of lymph is composed of - water and dissolved solutes occasionally lymph can contain metastasized - cancer cells lymph from the head and neck drains into the left and right ____ trunks - jugular which of the major tissues would be ideal for storing cells such as lymphocytes - connective tissue many organs such as the adrenal glands, brain, and kidneys consist of an outer ____ and an inner ____ - cortex - medulla encapsulated _____ can be found along the various lymphatic pathways and will aid in filtering lymph - lymph nodes lymphocytes embedded within connective tissue membranes are known as _______ that lack a capsule and will be found in the GI, urinary, and reproductive tracks - lymph nodules what are the typical structural parts of a lymph node - lymphatic nodules with germinal centers - hilum - cortex and medulla of a nodule - afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels the tissues of the spleen include - red and white pulp the thymus continues to grow until a person reaches ____ , when it has a maximum weight of 30 to 50 grams - puberty fluid contained inside the lymphatic vessels is referred to a ______ and is similar to _____ in consistency and appearance - lymph - blood plasma originating distally in the tissues of the body, excess interstitial fluids are taken up by the ______, which resemble _____ - lymphatic vessels - veins accumulations of lymphocytes embedded in connective tissue networks are called ______ and can be preset in static locations or acutely accumulate in areas of infection - lymphatic tissues the tonsils, spleen, thymus and lymph nodes are all examples of - lymphatic organs what is the region of a lymph node through which blood vessels and nerves pass - hilum