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Immune System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It removes excess interstitial fluid ; blood production is bone marrow, oxygen is blood, and digestion is gastrointestinal.
Question 2 of 5
The thoracic duct drains lymph from all EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The thoracic duct drains all but the right arm , which goes to the right lymphatic duct.
Question 3 of 5
What is the primary source of lymph protein content?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Plasma leakage provides lymph proteins; RBCs don't leak, digestion adds fats, marrow makes cells.
Question 4 of 5
What is the term for excessive lymph accumulation in tissues?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lymphedema is lymph accumulation; lymphadenopathy is node swelling, lymphangitis is inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
Which cytokine promotes inflammation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TNF-alpha drives inflammation; IL-10 suppresses, IL-4 aids allergies, IL-2 boosts T cells.