CLT Lymphatic System Anatomy & Physiology 2

Question 1

Lymph moves through vessels primarily because of which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic smooth muscle contractions of lymphangions and external compression

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Cardiac pumping action

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Gravity alone

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Arterial pressure

Question 2

What is the estimated normal lymph transport capacity of the lymphatic system per day?

Accepted Answer

2–4 liters

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0.5–1 liter

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8–10 liters

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15–20 liters

Question 3

The term 'lymphotome' refers to what concept in lymphatic therapy?

Accepted Answer

A skin territory drained by a specific group of regional lymph nodes

Answer

A surgical instrument used in lymph node biopsy

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A type of lymphatic massage stroke

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A compression bandaging layer

Question 4

The watershed (or 'dividing line') between anterior trunk lymphotomes runs approximately where?

Accepted Answer

At the umbilicus horizontally and mid-axillary line vertically

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At the clavicles horizontally and vertebral column vertically

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At the iliac crest only

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Along the sternum only

Question 5

Which protein is predominantly found in lymph and cannot re-enter blood capillaries due to its size?

Accepted Answer

Albumin

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Hemoglobin

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Fibrinogen

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Myoglobin

Question 6

What is the name of the cistern at the base of the thoracic duct where it originates?

Accepted Answer

Chyle cistern (cisterna chyli)

Answer

Venous angle

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Subclavian reservoir

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Axillary cistern