11) Structures comprised of endothelial cells separated by flaplike minivalves that are opened as fluid accumulates in peripheral tissue describes
A) blood capillaries.
B) lymph nodes.
C) lymph capillaries.
D) cisterna chyli.
E) thoracic duct.
12) Set of lymphatic capillaries that collect fat-laden fluids from the intestinal tract.
A) lumbar trunks
B) subclavian trunks
C) bronchomediastinal trunks
D) lacteals
E) intestinal trunk
13) Two-lobed lymphoid organ located posterior to the sternum.
A) cisterna chyli
B) thymus
C) MALT
D) lacteals
E) crypts
14) Recycles red blood cells and initiates immune responses.
A) tonsils
B) lymph nodes
C) MALT
D) spleen
E) thymus
15) Lymphoid organs located in the mucosal lining of the pharynx.
A) tonsils
B) salivary glands
C) uvula
D) pharygotympanic tube
E) aggregated lymphoid nodules
16) Begins at the cisterna chyli.
A) thymic corpuscles
B) aggregated lymphoid nodules
C) thoracic duct
D) MALT
E) inguinal lymph nodes
17) Small, bean-shaped organs abundant in the cervical, axillary, and inguinal regions.
A) lymphatic capillaries
B) afferent lymphatic vessels
C) lymphatic ducts
D) lymph nodes
E) lacteals
18) Large lymphatic vessel that if present, is comprised of the right subclavian trunk, right jugular trunk and right bronchomediastinal trunk.
A) cisterna chyli
B) MALT
C) spleen
D) thoracic duct
E) right lymphatic duct
19) T cells gain immunocompetence in this lymphoid organ.
A) thymus
B) tonsils
C) spleen—red pulp
D) lymph nodes
E) spleen—white pulp
20) The largest lymphoid organ.
A) thymus
B) tonsils
C) aggregated lymphoid nodules
D) lymph nodes
E) spleen