8.2 Lymphatic system: Role in transport DB024

The lymphatic structure that closely parallell veins are called?

• Capillaries
• Lymph
• Lymph Vessels

The tiny oval shaped lymph structure located throughout the body are known as?

• Lymph nodes
• Spleen
• Lymph fluid

How is lymph moved through lymphatic vessels?

• Contractions of the small intestine
• Blood cells carry lymph through the vessels
• Contractions of the heart
• Contractions of skeletal muscle around the vessels

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

• removes excess fluid from around organs
• absorbs/transports fats
• circulates blood
• produces white blood cells

Which word best describes the relationship between the lymphatic system and the circulatory system?

• antagonistic
• complementary
• independent
• redundant

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The lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the left chest, abdomen, and lower limbs is called the:

• lymph nodes

• right lymphatic duct

• thoracic duct

• thymus gland

What is the medical term for watery fluid inside the lympathic vessels?

• Plasma
• Lymph
• Blood

The purpose of the lymphatic system is to

• improve circulation

• deliver oxygen to cells

• collect germs and waste from the body

• produce white blood cells

Choose ALL the importance of having lymphatic system

• Maintain the fluid in the body

• Transport lipid from lacteal

• Transport waste product

• Filter the fluid from foreign particles

• Reduce the number of leucocyte

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Which colour is the lymphatic system?

• Blue

• Green

• Purple

• Red