Deck 61: Cat Lymphatic System

Question 1

Identify the cervical lymph nodes in the following figure.

A) A
B) B
C) C

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Identify the vessels that lymph will pass through as it moves from the hindlimbs to the cardiovascular system:
1 External jugular vein
2 Thoracic duct
3 Cisterna chyli
4 Right lymphatic duct

A) 1, 2, 3
B) 3, 2, 1
C) 3, 4, 1
D) 2, 4, 1
E) 4, 1

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which lymphatic organ removes old or damaged red blood cells and contains white blood cells that fight infections?

A) thymus
B) palatine tonsils
C) spleen
D) cisterna chyli

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Where is the spleen located?

A) on the left side of the abdomen just posterior to the stomach
B) on the left side of the abdomen just inferior to the kidney
C) on the right side of the abdomen just posterior to the liver
D) on the right side of the abdomen just posterior to the appendix

Question 5

The ________ receives lymph from the lymphatic ducts of the hindlimbs, pelvis, and abdomen.

A) thoracic duct
B) cisterna chyli
C) spleen
D) right lymphatic duct

Question 6

Palatine tonsils are lymphatic organs found in ________ that contain lymphocytes to help fight infection.

A) cats and humans
B) humans only
C) cats only

Question 7

In a cat, the left lymphatic (thoracic) duct drains into the ________, while in humans it drains into the ________.

A) left subclavian vein; brachiocephalic
B) internal jugular vein; right subclavian vein
C) subclavian vein; external jugular vein
D) external jugular vein; left subclavian vein