Ch. 10 Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders 1. What are the three main functions of the lymphatic system? __ __ __ Name the four signs and symptoms associated with common lymphatic system disorders. __ __ __ __ 3. Which diagnostic tests are most commonly used to determine the type and cause of lymphatic system disorders? __ __ __ __ __ 4. Diseases of the lymphatic system commonly include inflammatory conditions. a. True b. False 5. Lymphangiography is a biopsy of a lymph node or several nodes. a. True b. False 6. Lymphadenitis is characterized by a swelling of the lymph nodes. a. True b. False 7. Lymphangitis is a condition of swelling of lymph vessels due to inflammation. a. True b. False 8. Lymphedema is always caused by obstruction of a lymphatic vessel. a. True b. False 9. Mononucleosis is a bacterial infection that usually affects children and young adults. a. True b. False 10. Lymphoma affects lymphocyte production and impairs immunity. a. True b. False

## Step 1<br />The lymphatic system has three main functions: it helps in the absorption of dietary fats, it aids in the removal of waste products from the body, and it plays a crucial role in the immune response.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The four signs and symptoms associated with common lymphatic system disorders include swelling (edema), pain, redness, and warmth in the affected area.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The most commonly used diagnostic tests to determine the type and cause of lymphatic system disorders are lymphangiography, MRI scans, and CT scans.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Diseases of the lymphatic system commonly include inflammatory conditions. This statement is true.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Lymphangiography is not a biopsy of a lymph node or several nodes. This statement is false.<br /><br />## Step 6<br />Lymphadenitis is characterized by a swelling of the lymph nodes. This statement is true.<br /><br />## Step 7<br />Lymphangitis is a condition of swelling of lymph vessels due to inflammation. This statement is true.<br /><br />## Step 8<br />Lymphedema is not always caused by obstruction of a lymphatic vessel. This statement is false.<br /><br />## Step 9<br />Mononucleosis is not a bacterial infection that usually affects children and young adults. This statement is false.<br /><br />## Step 10<br />Lymphoma affects lymphocyte production and impairs immunity. This statement is true.