Structures
A lymphatic structure located in the thoracic cavity is called the:
what is the thymus gland.
Caleb has peripheral edema. Which function of his lymph system may be impaired?
what is Fluid balance
During lunch, a student began to have severe breathing problems, facial swelling, and wheezing. What type of reaction did she have to an allergen?
what is Anaphylaxis
Tina volunteers in a daycare and learns that she was exposed to influenza. Her lymphatic system responds by passing lymph through a lymph node, filtering bacteria and debris, and by adding:
what is lymphocytes
Which tiny, oval-shaped structures located throughout the body may swell when infection is present?
what is Lymph nodes
The lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the left chest, abdomen, and lower limbs is called the:
what is thoracic duct.
Sarah has a fever and cough. How does her lymphatic system respond to these symptoms?
what is Lymphocyte production
Joe is a high school student who complained of fatigue. His physician determined Joe had enlarged lymph nodes in his neck and increased leukocytes. The physician diagnosed Joe with a viral condition called:
what is mononucleosis.
Evelyn recently recovered from a viral illness. In the future, Evelyn will be free from the risk of developing symptoms for this same illness because she has:
what is natural acquired immunity.
Jane is experiencing difficulty moving, difficulty breathing, and stiffening of her skin. Which lymphatic disorder may Jane most likely be diagnosed with?
what is Scleroderma
Which lymphatic structures closely parallel veins?
what is the Lymph vessels
The primary functions of the lymphatic system?
what is Fluid Balance, Lymphocyte production,
Filtration,Immunity
Lisa is complaining of a very sore throat. Upon examination, the doctor explained to her that the soft tissue masses located at the back of her throat are both swollen and bright red. These are known as:
what is palatine tonsils.
Becky just had a baby. Her physician is encouraging her to breastfeed. What benefit does breast milk provide that would make the physician encourage this action?
what is Passive immunity
Lisa noticed that she developed a rash every time after eating peanut butter. Lisa was diagnosed by her doctor with:
what is Hypersensitivity.
Which lymphatic structure is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen?
what is the spleen
Lymph nodes act as filters by detecting bacteria, viruses or other foreign substances
What is filtration
Crohn’s disease and Addison's disease are similar in that they both are:
what is autoimmune disorders.
North Carolina has strict immunization requirements for students to attend public schools. What benefit does vaccinations provide?
what is Artificial active immunity
As Joe entered college, he began to experience night sweats along with enlarged, non-painful lymph nodes. Joe was shocked that he was diagnosed with a cancer called:
what is Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
The largest lymphatic structure is the:
what is the spleen
Lymphocytes travel through the lymphatic system through lymph nodes. Lymphocytes are activated by viruses, bacteria or other harmful substances. The response is antibody production
what is lymphocyte production
Martha has a butterfly rash on her face. This is a classic sign of which lymphatic disorder?
what is Lupus erythematosus
Paul is receiving his immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella by a nurse practitioner. Which type of immunity to these diseases will Paul receive?
what is Artificial acquired immunity
Sally falls while running outside and scrapes her knee.
The skin breaks and begins to bleed. → Debris enters the broken skin, and neutrophils recognize the debris as a foreign body. → Neutrophils ingest and destroy the foreign antigen, and they release cytokines.
Which immune cycle response happens next?
what is Chemicals attract white blood cells to the infection site and stimulate inflammation.