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Lymphatic System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the term for inflammation of lymphatic vessels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lymphangitis is vessel inflammation; lymphadenitis is nodes, lymphoma is cancer, lymphedema is swelling.
Question 2 of 5
Which lymphatic vessel drains the upper right chest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The right lymphatic duct drains the upper right chest; thoracic duct drains left and lower.
Question 3 of 5
What is the primary function of the immune system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The immune system defends against pathogens; nutrient transport is circulatory, hormones are endocrine, temperature is hypothalamus.
Question 4 of 5
The adaptive immune response is initiated in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lymph nodes initiate adaptive responses; bone marrow produces cells, blood and skin are initial sites.
Question 5 of 5
What is the role of MHC class II molecules?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MHC II presents to T-helper cells; MHC I is for cytotoxic, B cells use BCR, cytokines are separate.