lymphatic & immune systems

Front

The lymphatic structure that closely parallels veins is called?

Back

Lymph Vessels

Front

A lymphatic structure located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen is called?

Back

Spleen

Front

The tiny oval shaped lymph structure located throughout the body are known as?

Back

Lymph nodes

Front

Medical term for watery fluid inside the lymphatic vessels?

Back

Lymph

Front

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

Back

Drains tissue fluids, waste products & flights against infection.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system? Options: removes excess fluid from around organs, absorbs/transports fats, circulates blood, produces white blood cells

Back

circulates blood

Front

Which cells are responsible for fighting diseases? Options: White Blood Cells, Red Blood Cells

Back

White Blood Cells

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

• removes excess fluid from around organs
• absorbs/transports fats from the gut
• circulates blood around the body
• produces leucocytes

Back

circulates blood around the body

Front

What is the function of lymph nodes?

Back

filter foreign particles from the lymph

Front

What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?

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pathogens