The lymphatic system is a vital component of the circulatory and immune systems, making its study essential for B.Pharm students. It plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, absorbing fats, and defending the body against pathogens. Understanding the functions of lymphatic organs, the circulation of lymph, and its interaction with the bloodstream provides a critical framework for comprehending immunology, drug distribution, and the body’s response to infections and therapies.
- Which of the following is a primary function of the lymphatic system?
- Transporting oxygen to tissues
- Producing hormones
- Returning interstitial fluid to the bloodstream
- Regulating body temperature
- The fluid collected by the lymphatic vessels is known as:
- Plasma
- Serum
- Lymph
- Cytosol
- Which of these is considered a primary lymphatic organ?
- Spleen
- Lymph node
- Thymus
- Tonsil
- Lymphatic vessels are most similar in structure to:
- Arteries
- Veins
- Capillaries
- Nerves
- The largest lymphatic organ in the body is the:
- Thymus
- Spleen
- Appendix
- Tonsil
- What is the main function of lymph nodes?
- To produce lymph
- To filter lymph and house immune cells
- To produce red blood cells
- To secrete hormones
- The thoracic duct drains lymph from which part of the body?
- The right arm and right side of the head
- The left side of the body and the lower body
- Only the thorax
- Only the lower limbs
- Where do T lymphocytes (T cells) mature?
- Red bone marrow
- Spleen
- Lymph nodes
- Thymus
- What component is present in blood but absent in lymph?
- Water
- White blood cells
- Red blood cells
- Proteins
- The right lymphatic duct drains lymph into which blood vessel?
- Left subclavian vein
- Right subclavian vein
- Aorta
- Inferior vena cava
- Aggregates of lymphatic tissue found in the throat are known as:
- Peyer’s patches
- Tonsils
- Lymph nodes
- The spleen
- The flow of lymph through lymphatic vessels is primarily driven by:
- The pumping action of the heart
- High pressure from the arteries
- The contraction of surrounding skeletal muscles
- The pull of gravity
- Which of the following is a function of the spleen?
- Maturation of T cells
- Filtering blood and removing old erythrocytes
- Producing bile
- Absorbing fats
- Lymphatic capillaries are different from blood capillaries because they:
- Are impermeable to proteins
- Are closed at one end
- Do not have valves
- Are smaller in diameter
- The primary site of B cell maturation is the:
- Thymus
- Spleen
- Red bone marrow
- Liver
- MALT is an acronym for:
- Multiple Associated Lymphatic Trunks
- Main Artery and Lymphatic Tissue
- Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue
- Major Antibody and Lymphocyte Tracker
- Lymph enters a lymph node through which vessels?
- Efferent lymphatic vessels
- Afferent lymphatic vessels
- Cortical sinuses
- The hilum
- The thymus gland is most active during which period of life?
- Childhood
- Adulthood
- Old age
- Puberty
- Specialized lymphatic capillaries in the small intestine that absorb fats are called:
- Lacteals
- Cisternae
- Trunks
- Ducts
- Which of the following is NOT a lymphatic organ?
- Spleen
- Thymus
- Liver
- Tonsil
- The inner region of a lymph node is known as the:
- Cortex
- Medulla
- Capsule
- Trabecula
- The thoracic duct begins as a dilated sac called the:
- Right lymphatic duct
- Cisterna chyli
- Hilum
- Lacteal
- Which cell type is found in abundance within lymphatic organs and tissues?
- Erythrocytes
- Platelets
- Lymphocytes
- Osteocytes
- The main role of the thymus is associated with the:
- Cardiovascular system
- Endocrine system
- Immune system
- Digestive system
- The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the:
- Palatine tonsils
- Pharyngeal tonsils
- Lingual tonsils
- Tubal tonsils
- Which statement about lymph circulation is correct?
- It is a high-pressure system.
- It flows in a one-way direction towards the heart.
- It is pumped by a central lymphatic heart.
- It contains numerous red blood cells.
- The white pulp of the spleen is primarily composed of:
- Macrophages
- Red blood cells
- Lymphocytes
- Platelets
- Lymphatic tissues are strategically located in the body to:
- Aid in digestion
- Produce hormones
- Intercept pathogens before they reach vital organs
- Store fat
- Which of the following is a secondary lymphatic organ?
- Red bone marrow
- Thymus
- Lymph node
- Both A and B
- Peyer’s patches are clusters of lymphatic tissue found in the:
- Stomach
- Lungs
- Small intestine
- Liver
- The outer region of a lymph node is called the:
- Medulla
- Cortex
- Hilum
- Sinus
- Lymph exits a lymph node via the:
- Afferent lymphatic vessels
- Efferent lymphatic vessels
- Trabeculae
- Lymphatic capillaries
- The red pulp of the spleen functions to:
- House lymphocytes
- Remove worn-out blood cells and platelets
- Mature T cells
- Absorb fats
- The lymphatic system helps absorb which type of nutrient from the digestive tract?
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Water-soluble vitamins
- Fats
- Swollen and tender lymph nodes often indicate the presence of:
- A heart condition
- An infection
- A bone fracture
- High blood pressure
- All lymph eventually returns to the bloodstream via the:
- Aorta and vena cava
- Portal vein
- Subclavian veins
- Pulmonary artery
- The pharyngeal tonsils are also known as the:
- Lingual tonsils
- Palatine tonsils
- Adenoids
- Peyer’s patches
- The primary cells responsible for the immune functions of the lymphatic system are:
- Neutrophils and Eosinophils
- T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes
- Monocytes and Basophils
- Erythrocytes and Thrombocytes
- Which of these structures does NOT contain lymphatic tissue?
- Spleen
- Tonsils
- Brain
- Appendix
- The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining fluid balance by:
- Producing excess fluid
- Draining excess interstitial fluid
- Storing water in lymph nodes
- Regulating urine output
- B cells are named because they mature in the:
- Brain
- Bursa of Fabricius (in birds) / Bone marrow (in mammals)
- Blood
- Basophils
- The framework of soft organs like the spleen and lymph nodes is provided by:
- Collagen fibers
- Elastic fibers
- Reticular fibers
- Muscle fibers
- The two primary lymphatic organs are where lymphocytes:
- Are cloned
- Encounter antigens
- Become immunocompetent
- Are destroyed
- Which of these is the smallest lymphatic vessel?
- Duct
- Trunk
- Capillary
- Collecting vessel
- What is the function of the valves found within lymphatic vessels?
- To filter the lymph
- To speed up lymph flow
- To prevent the backflow of lymph
- To produce lymphocytes
- The spleen is located in which quadrant of the abdominal cavity?
- Right upper quadrant
- Left upper quadrant
- Right lower quadrant
- Left lower quadrant
- Edema is the condition of:
- High blood pressure
- Excessive interstitial fluid accumulation
- Low red blood cell count
- A moving blood clot
- Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
- Regulation of blood glucose
- Lipid absorption
- Immune defense
- Fluid recovery
- After leaving the collecting ducts, lymph enters the:
- Lymph nodes
- Lymphatic trunks
- Blood capillaries
- Spleen
- The formation of lymph increases as a result of:
- Decreasing blood pressure
- Increasing hydrostatic pressure in interstitial fluid
- Increasing osmotic pressure in blood capillaries
- Decreasing permeability of blood capillaries
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