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Lymphatic System Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Which tonsils are located on the sides of the throat?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palatine tonsils are on the throat sides; pharyngeal , lingual , and tubal are elsewhere.
Question 4 of 5
Which cells in the thymus support T cell development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dendritic cells support T cell development; lymphocytes are developing, neutrophils and B cells are elsewhere.
Question 5 of 5
Which cells are key to the innate immune barrier in skin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keratinocytes form a physical barrier; T and B cells are adaptive, dendritic present antigens.