Lymphatic System Quiz

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

• This body system makes red blood cells.

• Platelets are created within this body system.

• White blood cells fight infection as a job/function of this system.

• "Leaked fluid"/lymph is returned to the respiratory system.

What is "lymph"?

• Arteries, veins, and capillaries make-up lymph.

• Salts, uric acid, and ammonia compose lymph.

• DIgested food makes-up lymph.

• Lymoh is made of bacteria, viruses, plasma, and leaked blood.

How is the lymphatic system "like" the circulatory/cardiovascular system?

• Both are "closed" systems

• Both have vessels.

• Both are "open" systems.

• Both "move" materials throughout the body.

• Both protect the body from bacteria and viruses.

How are the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems "different"?

• They are both "open" systems.

• The cardiovascular system is "closed"; the lymphatic system is "open".

• The cardiovascular system is composed of the heart, blood, and blood vessels; whereas, the lymphatic system is composed of lymphatic organs, lymoh, and lymphatic vessels.

• Both are "closed" systems.

How is bone marrow involved in the function of both the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems?

• White blood cells are made in the bone marrow.

• Nutrients are produced in marrow which are transported by both systems.

• Platelets are destroyed in the bone marrow.

• Bone marrow is not involved in the function of either system.

Which of the following are considered to be structures within the lymphatic system?

• spleen

• tonsils

• thymus

• bone marrow

• lymphatic vessels

The largest lymphatic organ is __________________________.

• the liver

• the spleen

• the thymus

• the heart

Both the lymphatic and cardiovascular system have ______________________.

• valves which move materials forward

• arteries

• veins

• valves which prevent backward flow of materials