20. The Lymphatic System

Which of the following best describes the typical location and structure of lymph nodes in the human body?

What role does the lymphatic system play in influencing body fluids?

Which of the following statements about the lymphatic system is correct?

Which of the following is true of lymph?

Which lymphatic organ cleans cellular debris and bacteria out of the blood?

Which of these lipoproteins carries excess cholesterol from body cells to the liver?

Which of the following promotes closure of the minivalves associated with lymph capillaries?

Which lymphatic organ begins to deteriorate following puberty?

Which lymphatic organ primarily houses B cells?

Which fluid does lymph most closely resemble?

Which of the following distinguishes lymphatic vessels from veins?

Lymphatic sinuses in the cortex and medulla of the lymph node primarily function to:

What role does lymph play in the circulatory system?

Lymph leaves a lymph node via which of the following vessels?

Filtration of lymphatic fluid occurs primarily in the: