26 Important Lymphatic System MCQ Questions and Answers

Q: The lymphatic system consists of all the following except:

A) blood B) lymph nodes C) lymphatic vessels D) lymph

Q: Which of the following applies to the thoracic duct?

A) it drains the entire body above the diaphragm B) it empties its contents into the subclavian vein C) it carries blood into the lymphatic system D) it arises in the vessels of the brain

Q: The t-lymphocytes and b-lymphocytes are the major cells of the

A) Lymph nodes B) Lymphatic vessels C) Adrenal gland D) Thymus

Q: Lymph nodes may be located in the human body in the tissues of the

A) stomach and brain B) groin and neck C) Oventricle and atrium D) thyroid gland and adrenal gland

Q: The movement of fluid through the lymphatic vessels is assisted by

A) pressure from the right ventricle B) pressure of contracting skeletal muscles C) movement of phagocytes such as macrophages D) movement of red blood cells

Q: Those lymphatic vessels that are rich in fat

A) are found only in the brain B) are known as lacteals C) enter the left atrium of the heart D) are found only within the spleen

Q: Which of the following is not likely to be found in the lymph?

A) red blood cells B) protein molecules C) microorganisms D) macrophages

26 Important Lymphatic System MCQ Questions and Answers

The lymphatic system consists of all the following except:

A) blood
B) lymph nodes
C) lymphatic vessels
D) lymph

Which of the following applies to the thoracic duct?

A) it drains the entire body above the diaphragm
B) it empties its contents into the subclavian vein
C) it carries blood into the lymphatic system
D) it arises in the vessels of the brain

Lymphatic capillaries resemble blood capillaries because lymphatic capillaries

A) have the same permeability as blood capillaries
B) lead to the vena cava
C) have a lining of endothelium
D) are thick-walled tubes

The fluid that passes through the lymphatic vessels

A) Flows toward the lungs
B) Passes from the lymphatic vessels into the arteries
C) Enters the left ventricle of the heart through the right thoracic duct
D) Moves in a single direction toward the heart

The t-lymphocytes and b-lymphocytes are the major cells of the

A) Lymph nodes
B) Lymphatic vessels
C) Adrenal gland
D) Thymus

Lymph nodes may be located in the human body in the tissues of the

A) stomach and brain
B) groin and neck
C) Oventricle and atrium
D) thyroid gland and adrenal gland

The nodules of lymphoid tissue found in the wall of the intestinal tract are known as

A) Hashimoto’s nodes
B) grave’s region
C) di-george’s nodes
D) Peyer’s patches

The movement of fluid through the lymphatic vessels is assisted by

A) pressure from the right ventricle
B) pressure of contracting skeletal muscles
C) movement of phagocytes such as macrophages
D) movement of red blood cells

Those lymphatic vessels that are rich in fat

A) are found only in the brain
B) are known as lacteals
C) enter the left atrium of the heart
D) are found only within the spleen

Which of the following is not likely to be found in the lymph?

A) red blood cells
B) protein molecules
C) microorganisms
D) macrophages

All the following functions are associated with the spleen except

A) it provides a filtration system for blood
B) it is the site of red blood cell breakdown
C) it is a storage depot for blood
D) it is the major site of white blood cell formation