Deck 12: Lymphatic Drainage of the Head and Neck

Question 1

What are the common characteristics of lymph nodes indicative of infection?

Answer 1

Soft and painful

Question 2

What are the common characteristics of lymph nodes indicative of cancer?

Answer 2

Hard and painless

Question 3

Which group of lymph nodes is considered to be the final common pathway of lymph for the majority of the head and neck?

Answer 3

Deep cervical lymph nodes

Question 4

Name the triangle of the neck where the lymph nodes that drain the tip of the tongue are located.

Question 5

The lymphatic system can serve as a route for the spread of cancer.

Question 6

The lymphatic system is a unidirectional system that returns extracellular fluid and proteins back to the arterial system.

Question 7

Lymphatic vessels are valveless and allow retrograde flow of lymph.

Question 8

Lymph is collected by ____________________, which join to form larger lymphatic vessels.

Question 9

Multiple lymphatic capillaries join to form ____________________.

Question 10

Antigens are neutralized by ____________________ formed and circulated by the lymphatic system.

Question 11

Debris is filtered from the lymphatic system by ____________________ situated at various points along lymphatic vessels.

Question 12

Cleansed lymph exits the lymph node through lymphatic vessels located at the ____________________ of the node.

Question 13

Lymph containing tumor cells from a cancerous lesion on the tip of the tongue would drain initially to the ____________________ lymph nodes.

Question 14

Lymphatic organs form cells necessary for the body's defense against foreign substances called

A) antigens.
B) lymph nodes.
C) antibodies.
D) lymphocytes.
E) lymphatic trunks.

Question 15

The first collection site of lymph in the lymphatic system is in

A) lymphatic vessels.
B) lymphocytes.
C) lymphatic capillaries.
D) lymphatic trunks.
E) lymph nodes.

Question 16

Lymphatic vessels join to form ____ that empty into the venous system.

A) lymph nodes
B) lymphocytes
C) lymphatic capillaries
D) antibodies
E) lymphatic trunks

Question 17

Which of the following regional lymph nodes empty into the superficial cervical lymph nodes? (Select all that apply.)

A) Occipital
B) Submandibular
C) Pre-auricular
D) Submental
E) Post-auricular

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics are typical of infected lymph nodes? (Select all that apply.)

A) Enlarged
B) Hard and painless
C) Hard and painful
D) Soft and painless
E) Soft and painful

Question 19

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Lateral surface of the tongue

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 20

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Nose

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 21

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Lateral portion of the eyelids

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 22

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Mandibular central incisors

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 23

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Anterior portion of the ear

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 24

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Upper lip

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 25

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Maxillary teeth

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 26

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Medial portion of the lower lip

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 27

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Gingiva of the mandibular premolars

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 28

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Lateral scalp

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 29

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Medial portion of the eyelids

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 30

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Mandibular molars

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 31

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Forehead

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 32

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Central portion of the floor of the mouth

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 33

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Lateral portions of the lower lip

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 34

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Back of the head

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 35

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Behind the ear

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 36

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Cheek

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 37

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Tip of the tongue

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 38

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Gingiva of the maxillary teeth

A) Pre-auricular nodes
B) Occipital nodes
C) Superficial cervical nodes.
D) Submandibular nodes
E) Post-auricular nodes
F) Superficial cervical nodes
G) Submental nodes

Question 39

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Clear to white proteinaceous fluid

A) Lymph nodes
B) Lymph
C) Antigens
D) Lymphatic capillaries
E) Antibodies
F) Lymphocytes
G) Lymphatic trunks

Question 40

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Foreign substances

A) Lymph nodes
B) Lymph
C) Antigens
D) Lymphatic capillaries
E) Antibodies
F) Lymphocytes
G) Lymphatic trunks

Question 41

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Cells of the lymphatic system

A) Lymph nodes
B) Lymph
C) Antigens
D) Lymphatic capillaries
E) Antibodies
F) Lymphocytes
G) Lymphatic trunks

Question 42

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Neutralize antigens

A) Lymph nodes
B) Lymph
C) Antigens
D) Lymphatic capillaries
E) Antibodies
F) Lymphocytes
G) Lymphatic trunks

Question 43

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Filter lymph

A) Lymph nodes
B) Lymph
C) Antigens
D) Lymphatic capillaries
E) Antibodies
F) Lymphocytes
G) Lymphatic trunks