A lymphatic capillary that picks up dietary lipids in the small intestine is called a(n)
A. cisterna chyli.
B. lacteal.
C. afferent lymphatic vessel.
D. trabeculum.
E. efferent lymphatic vessel.
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Question 2) The path that fluid takes as it enters a lymphatic capillary is through
A. pores (fenestrations) in the cells of the capillary wall.
B. cell membrane leakage channels that allow diffusion.
C. vesicles that move the fluid across the cell (transcytosis).
D. spaces between capillary endothelial cells that are arranged as one-way flaps.
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Question 3) Lymphatic capillaries
A. cannot be discerned structurally from cardiovascular system capillaries.
B. originate as closed-ended tubes associated with blood capillary networks.
C. filter lymph.
D. concentrate lymph prior to passing it to larger lymphatic vessels.
E. include layers of smooth muscle for peristalsis.
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Question 4) Lymphatic capillaries originate in the
A. peripheral nervous system ganglia.
B. red bone marrow.
C. yellow bone marrow.
D. tissue spaces between cells.
E. cisterna chyli.
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Question 5) The lymphatic system's two main functions are to assist in
A. immunity and fluid balance.
B. blood cell production and endocrine function.
C. endocrine function and neural support.
D. neural support and blood sugar control.
E. removal of fats from the blood and inflammatory responses.
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Question 6) Structures that connect lymphatic capillary cells to surrounding tissue and prevent the capillaries from collapsing are called _________ filaments.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
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Question 7) The force that drives fluid into lymphatic capillaries is
A. osmosis.
B. diffusion of both water and solutes.
C. endocytosis.
D. exocytosis.
E. hydrostatic pressure.
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Question 8) Migration of cancerous cells through the lymphatic system to other regions of the body is called ______________.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
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Question 9) Which fluid does lymph most closely resemble?
A. Whole blood
B. Blood plasma
C. Interstitial fluid
D. Intracellular fluid
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Question 10) Lymph contains red blood cells.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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