Lymphatic System

Where do B cells mature?

• blood
• bone marrow
• thymus
• tonsils

How can inflammation be a good thing?

• it hurts
• it prevents the spread of infection
• it looks pretty
• it is pain freee

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n)

• Artery
• arteriole
• vein
• capillary

The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are the

• thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct
• lumbar duct and left lymphatic duct
• intestinal duct and left intercostal duct
• bronchomedianstinal duct and subclavian  duct

A primary immune response is ____; and a secondary immune response is___.

• very important; less important
• very rapid; very slow
• slower; faster
• none of these is correct

Two main organs of the lymph system:

• Thymus & Pancreas
• Pancreas & Thyroid
• Spleen & Thymus
• Tonsils & Thyroid

An immune response that does not involve antibodies but rather involves the activation of macrophages and natural killer cells:

• Acquired Passive Immunity
• Natural Immunity
• Acquired Active Immunity
• Cell-Mediated Immunity

What is the purpose of antibodies?

• To pump lymph through the vessels
• To create lymph
• To fight infection
• To remove old red blood cells

Which of these ducts drains the lymph from all parts of the body except the right side of the chest and right arm?

• lumbar duct

• cervical duct

• thoracic duct

• right lymphatic duct

Which lymphatic organ filters blood?

• thymus
• spleen
• tonsils
• lymph nodes