Organization of the Lymphatic System

The Lymphatic System includes...(multiple answer)

• lymphatic vessels

• lymphatic fluid (lymph)

• red blood cells

• lymphatic organs

The Lymphatic System performs _____ vital functions.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The 2 vital functions (as stated by the book) of the Lymphatic System are to...(multiple answer)

• Solve a "plumbing" problem

• Assist in proper hand washing

• Outlook for "foreign invaders" that can cause infection

• Spread lymph

Blood capillaries naturally leak plasma...

• True

• False

Normal leakage rate is _____ to _____ mL per minute.

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 4-5

The Lymphatic System does NOT recognize infection agents...

• True

• False

The Lymphatic System resembles the __________ system.

• Endocrine

• Integumentary

• Cardiovascular

• Lymphatic

The Lymphatic and Cardiovascular System...(multiple answer)

• extend throughout almost all parts of the body

• transport blood

• transport lymph

• have a network of vessels that vary in size from small capillaries to large vessels

Lymph formation begins with fluid that leaks out of _____ _____ capillaries.

• thoracic duct

• pelvic lymph

• blood vessel

• red bone

What are the tiniest blood vessels in the body?

• veins

• arteries

• arterioles

• blood vessel capillaries