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Lymphatic System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Concerning HIV infection
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monocytes and M-tropic are true; neurons aren't infected , and macrophages persist . Answer is D (A and B), noted in rationale.
Question 2 of 5
What structures prevent the backflow of lymph in lymphatic vessels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Valves in lymphatic vessels prevent backflow; muscles aid movement but don't prevent it, capillaries collect lymph, and arterioles are blood vessels.
Question 3 of 5
What is the role of lymphatic trunks?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trunks drain lymph into ducts; capillaries collect fluid , nodes filter , and antibodies are from B cells.
Question 4 of 5
The spleen's blood supply comes primarily from which artery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The splenic artery supplies the spleen; renal , hepatic , and mesenteric supply other organs.
Question 5 of 5
The lymphatic system's role in fat absorption occurs in:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lacteals in the small intestine absorb fats; spleen , nodes , and thymus don't.