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Lymphatic System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The thoracic duct empties lymph into which vein?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The thoracic duct empties into the left subclavian vein ; jugular and vena cava are nearby but not direct, and aorta is an artery.
Question 2 of 5
What is the primary fate of lymph after filtration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lymph is returned to blood via ducts; not excreted , stored , or recycled .
Question 3 of 5
Which lymphatic structure is located in the pharynx?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pharyngeal tonsils are in the pharynx; palatine and lingual are throat/tongue, Peyer's are gut.
Question 4 of 5
The spleen's white pulp is primarily involved in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: White pulp produces antibodies via lymphocytes; filtering and RBC removal are red pulp, platelets are stored.
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary site of B cell maturation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bone marrow matures B cells; thymus is for T cells, spleen and nodes activate.