Lymphatic System Quiz

Which duct drains the right upper arm and the right side of the head and thorax?

• Right lymphatic duct

• Thoracic duct

• Cisterna chyli

• Left lymphatic duct

What is the function of the right lymphatic duct?

• Drains the left upper arm and left side of the head and thorax

• Drains the right upper arm and right side of the head and thorax

• Drains the lower body

• Drains the entire body

Which duct is indicated to drain into the left subclavian vein?

• Right lymphatic duct

• Thoracic duct

• Right subclavian vein

• Left internal jugular vein

Which of the following actions helps propel lymph through the lymphatic system?

• Milking action of skeletal muscle

• Gravity

• Blood pressure

• Heartbeat

What role do valves play in the lymphatic system?

• They increase blood pressure

• They prevent backflow of lymph

• They regulate body temperature

• They produce lymphocytes

Which of the following is a type of loose connective tissue found in lymphoid tissue?

• Dense regular connective tissue

• Adipose tissue

• Reticular connective tissue

• Hyaline cartilage

What are the two main types of lymphoid tissue mentioned?

• Dense lymphoid tissue and loose lymphoid tissue

• Diffuse lymphoid tissue and lymphoid follicles

• Adipose tissue and reticular tissue

• Epithelial tissue and muscle tissue

Which of the following is a characteristic of reticular connective tissue?

• It is a type of dense connective tissue.

• It is composed mainly of collagen fibers.

• It is a type of loose connective tissue.

• It is primarily involved in fat storage.

What is the main function of lymphoid tissue in the immune system?

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To provide a site for immune cell proliferation and surveillance

• To store calcium

• To transport nutrients

What are lymphoid nodes composed of?

• Solid, spherical bodies of tightly packed lymphoid cells and reticular fibers

• Loose, irregular bodies of loosely packed lymphoid cells and reticular fibers

• Solid, spherical bodies of loosely packed lymphoid cells and collagen fibers

• Loose, irregular bodies of tightly packed lymphoid cells and collagen fibers