Structures
Which lymphatic structure closely parallel veins?
Lymph vessels
Lisa is complaining of a very sore throat, and the doctor finds swollen soft tissue masses at the back of her throat. These are know as:
How does Sarah's lymphatic system respond to fever and cough?
Lymphocyte production
Evelyn recently recovered from a viral illness; she has:
Natural acquired immunity
The lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the left chest, abdomen, and lower limbs is called the:
Thoracic duct
The largest lymphatic structure is:
The spleen
Martha has a butterfly rash on her face. This is a classic sign of which lymphatic disorder?
Lupus erythematosus
Caleb has peripheral edema. Which function of his lymph system may be impaired?
fluid balance
If Susan develops measles from exposure, she would then have:
natural acquired immunity
Structures located in the thoracic cavity include:
Thymus gland
Which tiny, oval-shaped structures located throughout the body may swell when infection is present?
Lymph nodes.
Jane is experiencing difficulty moving and breathing, and stiffening of her skin. Which lymphatic disorder may she be diagnosed with?
Scleroderma
After a scrape, neutrophils recognize debris as a foreign body. What response happens next?
Chemicals attract white blood cells to the infection site and stimulate inflammation.
Becky just had a baby. What benefit does breast milk provide.
Passive immunity.
Which lymphatic structure is known for its role in immunity and is located in the abdomen?
Spleen
A lymphatic structure located in the thoracic cavity is called the:
Thymus gland.
Joe has enlarged lymph nodes in his neck and increased leukocytes; he is diagnosed with:
Mononucleosis.
Tina learns she was exposed to influenza. her lymphatic system responds by filtering bacteria and adding:
lymphocytes
Paul receives his immunization for measles. Which type of immunity will he receive?
artificial acquired immunity
Which lymphatic structure may be found in the neck?
Lymph nodes
Which lymphatic structure is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen?
the Spleen.
As Joe entered college, he began to experience night sweats and enlarged lymph nodes. He was diagnosed with:
Sally falls and scrapes her knee; debris enters the broken skin. What immune cycle response occurs next?
Additional immune cells are activated.
North Carolina has strict immunization requirements for schools. What benefit do vaccinations provide?
artificial active immunity
The thyroid gland is located where?
the neck