ATI RN
Lymphatic System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which lymphatic duct drains the right arm and right side of the head?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The right lymphatic duct drains the right upper body; the thoracic duct drains the rest, cisterna chyli is a reservoir, and left duct is not a term.
Question 2 of 5
Which lymphoid organ is critical for T cell education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thymus educates T cells; spleen filters, nodes activate, tonsils trap pathogens.
Question 3 of 5
The spleen's venous drainage flows into which vein?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The splenic vein drains into the hepatic portal vein; renal and vena cava are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
Which structure is a dilated sac at the thoracic duct's origin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cisterna chyli is the dilated sac; right duct is separate, trunks feed it, vein is endpoint.
Question 5 of 5
Which organ matures T lymphocytes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thymus matures T cells; bone marrow produces them, spleen and nodes activate.