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Lymphatic System Part I: Introduction and Anatomy

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1.  Which of the following is NOT an identified constituent of lymph fluid? Water Proteins Enzymes Fat

2.  Which of the following is NOT an identified lymphatic structure? Tracks Trunks Ducts Nodes

3.  Lymphatics belong to which body system? Cardiovascular Pulmonary Immune Musculoskeletal

4.  Of the following, which statement is correct? The lymphatic system is an open system The lymphatic system nourishes the body organs The lymphatic system has one central point for returning fluid The lymphatic system cleans cerebrospinal fluid

5.  Around the world, what is the most common cause of lymphedema? Leprosy Filariasis Tetanus Malaria

6.  Radiation is described as which type of lymphedema? Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary

7.  Which of the following best describes lymphedema? Lymphedema is acute but not progressive Lymphedema is acute and progressive Lymphedema is chronic but not progressive Lymphedema is chronic and progressive

8.  Which of the following are the largest components of the lymphatic system? Ducts Trunks Nodes Valves

9.  Which of the following body structures receive lymph fluid from the lymphatic system? Aortic angles Aortic artery Venous angles Venous artery

10.  The lymphatic system produces which of the following? Antibodies Macrophages t-cells and b-cells All of the above