Lymphatic and Immune Systems SM1

Open Ended

Describe the main components of the lymphatic system and their roles in supporting the immune system.

Multiple Choice

Why is the lymphatic/immune system important for the human body?

• It helps transport oxygen to tissues

• It helps transport immune system structures and supports immunity

• It produces digestive enzymes

• It regulates body temperature

Multiple Choice

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

• Produce, maintain, and distribute lymphocytes

• Maintain normal blood volume by returning excess tissue fluids

• Transport hormones, nutrients, and waste products

• Produce red blood cells

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of the lymphatic system?

• Interstitial fluid (lymph)

• Lymphatic vessels

• Lymph nodes

• Red bone marrow

Open Ended

Explain how the lymphatic system helps maintain normal blood volume and pressure. Use information from both the interstitial fluid and lymphatic vessel slides.

Multiple Choice

What prevents lymph from leaving the lymphatic vessel once it has entered?

• Blood pressure

• One-way valve formed by overlapping capillary wall cells

• Smooth muscle contraction

• Gravity

Multiple Choice

Which region is NOT a superficial region where lymph nodes are found on each side of the body?

• Inguinal (groin)

• Axillary (armpit)

• Cervical (neck)

• Popliteal (behind the knee)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the tonsils?

• Filtering blood for pathogens

• Providing protection against pathogens entering through the nose or mouth

• Being clusters of lymphatic tissue under mucous membranes

• Protecting against harmful substances

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the spleen?

• Filters blood for pathogens

• Produces insulin

• Regulates body temperature

• Absorbs nutrients

Multiple Select

Which of the following are organs of the immune system?

• Tonsils and adenoids

• Spleen

• Liver

• Thymus

Multiple Choice

Which type of immune system creates a long-lasting memory of pathogens for a quicker response in the future?

• Adaptive immune system

• Innate immune system

• Digestive system

• Endocrine system

Multiple Choice

Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for producing antibodies?

• B-cells

• T-cells

• Natural Killer Cells

• Monocytes

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of dendritic cells?

• Act as messengers between innate and adaptive immune systems

• Engulf and digest foreign particles

• Produce antibodies

• Directly kill infected or cancerous cells

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of macrophages?

• Destroy microorganisms via phagocytosis

• Produce antibodies

• Regulate immune responses

• Cause inflammation

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common conditions associated with the lymphatic/immune system?

• Infectious Mononucleosis

• Spleen Rupture

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Open Ended

Explain why rest is recommended for a minimum of 3-4 weeks in patients diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a classic symptom of spleen rupture?

• Kehr’s Sign (radiating left shoulder pain)

• Right lower quadrant pain

• Coughing up blood

• Blurred vision

Open Ended

Explain how the lymphatic system contributes to the spread of cancer throughout the body.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Enlarged spleen or liver

• Cough

Multiple Choice

What is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States?

• Lyme's Disease

• Malaria

• Rocky Mountain spotted fever

• West Nile Virus

Open Ended

Describe the progression of symptoms across the three stages of Lyme’s Disease.

Open Ended

What would happen if the inflammatory response and fibroblast phases are prolonged?

Open Ended

What do you think would happen to the scar?