Lymphatic System Test Review

Which of these is NOT a function of the lymphatic system

• Return fluid to cardiovascular system.

• Production of red blood cells

• Produce and distribute lymphocytes

• Transport some nutrients, especially fats.

This organ is where the T cells go to mature. It greatly decreases in size as we age.

• Tonsils

• Spleen

• Thymus

• Appendix

Which is the main vessel that returns lymph to the venous circulation?

• Right Lymphatic Duct

• Superior Vena Cava

• Inferior Vena Cava

• Thoracic Duct

Which lymphatic organ filters blood rather than lymph?

• Spleen

• Thymus

• Liver

• Peyers' Patches

Check all the organs that are part of the Lymphatic System

• Thymus

• Spleen

• Liver

• Tonsils

True or False. Lymph vessels have valves.

• True

• False

Check all that apply. Lymph nodes ...

• remove nutrients from blood.

• are cleaning stations for lymph.

• cluster in various places in the body.

• purify the blood.

This is the first line of defense for the body.

• Immunity

• Cells and chemicals like the inflammatory response

• Surface membrane barriers

• Cytokines and histamines

Check all that are non-specific immunity

• Inflammation

• Antibodies

• Plasma cells

• Fever

Which of these is naturally acquired passive immunity?

• Getting sick

• Getting vaccinated

• Mom breast feeding baby.

• Receiving a treatment of anti-venom.