Lymphatic System

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

• removes excess fluid from around organs

• absorbs/transports fats from the gut

• circulates blood around the body

• produces leucocytes

What is the name of the lymphatic tissue found in the back of the throat?

• thymus

• spleen

• tonsils

• liver

What is the function of lymph nodes?

• carry excess lymph fluid away from tissues

• drain lymph back into the circulatory system

• filter foreign particles from the lymph

• absorb fat from the gut

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What is the name of the fluid inside the lymphatic vessels?

• Plasma

• Lymph

• Blood

• Tissue fluid

Which of the following are responsible for fighting diseases?

• Leucocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Platelets

• Lymph

What do we call the bean-shaped structures that are scattered around the body as part of the lymphatic system?

• lymph capillaries

• tonsils

• spleen

• lymph nodes

The lymphatic structure that closely parallels veins are called?

• Capillaries
• Lymph
• Lymph Vessels

The largest lymphatic structure is?

• Lymph
• tonsils
• Spleen

Two PRIMARY organs of the lymph system:

• Thymus & Spleen

• Pancreas & Thyroid
• Red bone Marrow & Thymus

• Tonsils & Thymus

What is absorbed by the lymph vessels of the gut?

• lipids & fat soluble vitamins

• simple sugars & beta carotene

• proteins & vitamin D

• lipids and simple sugars