Lymphatic System Quiz

What are the major functions of the lymphatic system?

• Digestion, nutrient absorption, and waste elimination

• Muscle contraction, blood circulation, and hormone production

• Gas exchange, nutrient absorption, and waste elimination

• Fluid balance, immune protection, and absorption of fats

Where does interstitial fluid drain into?

• Blood capillaries

• Lymphatic capillaries

• Venules

• The thoracic duct

Which of the following cells are lymphocytes?

• Mast Cells

• Natural Killer Cells (NK)

• T-lymphocytes

• B-Lymphocytes

Which of the following is part of the non-specific response to infection?

• Vaccines

• T cells

• Neutrophils

• B cells

Which of the following is a first line of defense barrier?

• Skin

• Mucous membranes in respiratory tract

• Tonsils

• Hydrochloric acid in the stomach

Which cell matures in the thymus?

• Both NK cells and T cells

• NK cells

• Both B and T lymphocytes

• T lymphocytes

What is the main function of neutrophils?

• Release histamine and heparin

• Produce antigen-specific antibodies

• Phagocytosis

• Fight against parasitic infection

What is the role of basophils and mast cells?

• Fight against parasitic infection

• Produce antigen-specific antibodies

• Release histamine and heparin

• Phagocytosis

What is the function of eosinophils?

• Phagocytosis

• Release histamine and heparin

• Produce antigen-specific antibodies

• Fight against parasitic infection

What is the role of T-lymphocytes?

• Engage in phagocytosis

• Cell-mediated immunity

• Release chemicals that kill infected cells

• Antibody-mediated immunity