Lymphatic System

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lymph?

• It contains red blood cells and protein.

• It is composed of water, lymphocytes, oxygen, and digested nutrients.

• It moves by skeletal muscle action.

• It is a straw colored fluid that goes between capillary blood and tissues.

Open Ended

Why is the lymphatic system important for maintaining overall health in the human body?

Multiple Choice

Which structure in the lymphatic system is responsible for transporting excess tissue fluid back to the circulatory system and parallels veins?

• Lymph vessels

• Lymph nodes

• Tonsils

• Spleen

Open Ended

Compare the functions of the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct in the lymphatic system.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of lymph nodes?

• Produce lymphocytes

• Filter harmful bacteria

• Store red blood cells

• Become inflamed if unable to destroy trapped pathogens

Open Ended

What are the differences between the three types of tonsils found in the lymphatic system?

Multiple Choice

Which gland in the lymphatic system is most active during neonatal and pre-adolescent periods and produces lymphocytes?

• Thymus gland

• Thyroid gland

• Spleen

• Palatine tonsil

Multiple Choice

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

• Fluid balance

• Lymphocyte production

• Filtration

• Oxygen transport

Open Ended

Explain how lymphocytes are activated and what response they produce in the lymphatic system.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about lymph nodes is/are correct?

• Lymph nodes act as filters by detecting bacteria and viruses.

• Lymph nodes produce red blood cells.

• Lymph nodes are only found in the digestive system.

• Lymph nodes help in immunity.

Open Ended

List and briefly describe the phases of the immune response cycle (innate immunity).

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of passive acquired immunity?

• Mother’s antibodies to baby

• Vaccination

• Infection recovery

• Antibody production after illness

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between natural acquired and artificial acquired active immunity?

• Natural acquired immunity develops antibodies in response to an infection, while artificial acquired immunity develops antibodies in response to a vaccination.

• Natural acquired immunity is temporary, while artificial acquired immunity is permanent.

• Artificial acquired immunity is inherited from parents, while natural acquired immunity is not.

• Natural acquired immunity only protects against bacterial infections, while artificial acquired immunity only protects against viral infections.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the lymphatic system, what is one thing you learned that you found surprising or interesting?