1. Which is CORRECT about the lymphatic system? A Structures called lacteals ass
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1. Which is CORRECT about the lymphatic system? A Structures called lacteals assist in the transport of carbohydrates from the small intestine.. B. Lymph joins the blood at the junction of the external jugular and subclavian veins. C. The thoracic duct drains lymph only from the left side of the head and thorax above the waist. D. Lymphatic tissue is a type of reticular connective tissue. E. All of the above. 2. Which is FALSE about the vessels of the lymphatic system? A. Lymphatic capillaries make direct connections with the blood capillaries B. Lymphatic vessels contain valves. C. Lymphatic vessels may have a tunica interna, media and externa. D. There are six lymphatic trunks. E. None of the above. 3. Which is CORRECT about the lymphatic organs? A. The thymus becomes larger with age. B. Lymph enters a lymph node through an efferent lymphatic vessel. C. The spleen produces red blood cells in the fetus. D. Peyer's patches are found in the pharynx. E. None of the above. 4. Which is NOT considered an internal innate defense? A. Mucous membranes. B. Phagocytes. C. NK cells. D. Inflammation. E. Fever. 5. Which is a function for tonsillar crypts? A. It is where T lymphocytes mature C. It traps pathogens. E. None of the above B. It is where B lymphocytes mature. D. It destroys old red blood cells. 6. Which is FALSE about the lymphatic system? A. The appendix is an extension of the small intestine. B. Lymph nodes have an outer capsule. C. Langherhan cells are a type of antigen presenting cell. O. The spleen has a renal impression from the right kidney. . None of the above.Explanation / Answer
1. d) lymphatic tissue is a type of reticular connective tissue.
Reticular tissue has scaffoldings which are present on the inside of lymph nodes.
2. d) there are six lymphatic trunks
There are four pairs of lymphatic trunks- jugular, subclavian, bronchomediastinal, lumbar lymph trunks.
3.e) none of the above
4. d) inflammation
Inflammation is an effect and not a defense mechanism.
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