Ch 9 - Part 2 - Blood and Lymphatic System

Which structure undergoes atrophy over time?

• lymph nodes

• tonsils

• spleen

• thymus

What comprises of the lymphatic system?

• capillaries

• vessels

• nodes

• all of the above

• tonsils

Which produces B cells?

• spleen

• thymus

• bone marrow

• all of the above

What structures are bean-shaped?

• all of the above

• nodes

• spleen

• kidney

B cells are also called plasma cells (write true or false):

(a)  

Lymphatic System is part of the:

• cardiavascular system

• immune system

• endocrine system

• All of the above

What is the 2nd line of defense in the immune system?

• fever

• mucous

• inflammatory response

• antibodies

Lymphocytes are leukocytes (write true or false):

(a)  

What does the lymph and plasma have in common?

• circulates throughout the body

• distribute nutrients

• ~90% water

• gets rid of waste

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which structure(s) can be removed without compromising your immune system?

• tonsils

• thymus

• spleen

• bone marrow