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Lymphatic System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
HIV
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIV has gp120/gp41 ; it's single-stranded RNA , lipid envelope , and highly variable .
Question 2 of 5
Which fluid is collected by lymphatic capillaries?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lymphatic capillaries collect interstitial fluid from tissues; plasma is in blood vessels, CSF is in the CNS, and synovial fluid is in joints.
Question 3 of 5
What initiates lymph flow from the tissues?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle contraction starts lymph flow; blood pressure drives blood, osmotic pressure pulls fluid, and gravity aids minimally.
Question 4 of 5
What is the role of the germinal centers in lymph nodes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Germinal centers produce lymphocytes; blood filtering is spleen, lymph storage is minimal, debris is macrophages.
Question 5 of 5
What is the term for cancer of lymphoid tissue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lymphoma is lymphoid cancer; lymphadenitis is inflammation, lymphangitis is vessel inflammation, lymphedema is swelling.