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Set 49 Lymphatic System

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is not true of the structure of a lymph node?

A)The hilum is the entry/exit point for blood vessels and (a)certain lymphatic vessel(s).
B)Trabeculae are inward extensions of the capsule, that provide physical support.
C)Lymphatic nodules are all located in the cortex of the node.
D)A lymph node typically has one afferent lymphatic vessel and several efferent lymphatic vessels.
E)All of these are true of the structure of a lymph node.

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Question 2

(True False)

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Most of the fluid that filters out of the blood plasma of the capillaries into the tissue spaces will become lymph.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Bacteria on a splinter in your shoulder would be filtered by lymph nodes in the ________ region.

A)axillary
B)inguinal
C)thoracic
D)supratrochlear
E)cervical

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