The Nurse Is Teaching a Review Class on the Lymphatic

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a review class on the lymphatic system.A participant shows correct understanding of the material with which statement?

• A) "Lymph flow is propelled by the contraction of the heart."
• B) "The flow of lymph is slow compared with that of the blood."
• C) "One of the functions of the lymph is to absorb lipids from the biliary tract."
• D) "Lymph vessels have no valves, so there is a free flow of lymph fluid from the tissue spaces into the bloodstream."

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small, crucial part of the brain involved in multiple functions, including hormone regulation, temperature control, and hunger.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a diagnostic technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures.

Magnetic Fields

Invisible fields that exert force on substances that are sensitive to magnetism, including ferromagnetic materials and moving electrical charges.

Radio Waves

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths longer than infrared light, used for communication among various devices, such as radios and televisions.