Beginner Lymph Nodes Quiz
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Q1. Which type of lymphatic organ is a lymph node?
- Endocrine gland
- Secondary lymphatic organ
- Lymphatic capillary
- Primary lymphatic organ
Q2. What is the principal fluid filtered by lymph nodes?
- Lymph
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Bile
- Urine
Q3. What surrounds the outer surface of a typical lymph node?
- Synovial membrane
- Connective tissue capsule
- Periosteum
- Serous mesothelium only
Q4. How does lymph usually enter a lymph node?
- Through the splenic artery
- Through the portal vein
- Through afferent lymphatic vessels
- Through the thoracic aorta
Q5. Where does lymph normally leave a lymph node?
- Through afferent vessels at the convex surface
- Through cortical arteries only
- Through efferent lymphatic vessels at the hilum
- Through the subcapsular capsule
Q6. Which region of a lymph node contains many lymphoid follicles?
- Hilum
- Medullary sinus only
- Fibrous capsule
- Cortex
Q7. Which lymphocytes are especially associated with lymphoid follicles in the cortex?
- Skeletal myocytes
- B lymphocytes
- Platelets
- Erythrocytes
Q8. Which region lies between the outer cortex and medulla of a lymph node?
- Red pulp
- Submucosa
- Paracortex
- Periosteum
Q9. Which lymphocytes are especially concentrated in the paracortex?
- Osteocytes
- Erythrocytes
- T lymphocytes
- Megakaryocytes
Q10. What is a major function of lymph nodes?
- Store bile and digest fat
- Filter lymph and support immune activation
- Produce urine
- Filter blood to remove aged erythrocytes as their main role