What structures prevent the backflow of lymph in lymphatic vessels?

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Question 1 of 5

What structures prevent the backflow of lymph in lymphatic vessels?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Valves in lymphatic vessels prevent backflow; muscles aid movement but don't prevent it, capillaries collect lymph, and arterioles are blood vessels.

Question 2 of 5

The spleen's blood supply comes primarily from which artery?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The splenic artery supplies the spleen; renal , hepatic , and mesenteric supply other organs.

Question 3 of 5

The lymphatic system's role in fat absorption occurs in:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lacteals in the small intestine absorb fats; spleen , nodes , and thymus don't.

Question 4 of 5

What is the term for lymph node inflammation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lymphadenitis is node inflammation; lymphangitis is vessels, lymphoma is cancer, lymphedema is swelling.

Question 5 of 5

Which lymphoid organ is most involved in immune memory?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Lymph nodes store memory cells; thymus matures, spleen filters, tonsils trap.

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