Lymphatic System

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

• Filtering air in the lungs

• Transporting blood around the body

• Digesting food

• Producing hormones

Where are lymph nodes concentrated in the body?

• Hands and feet

• Armpits, neck, and groin

• Abdomen and chest

• Back and shoulders

What is the role of bone marrow in the lymphatic system?

• Storing excess water

• Regulating blood pressure

• Producing blood cells

• Digesting food

Which organ is the largest lymphatic organ?

• Kidney

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Spleen

What is lymphedema?

• Inflammation of the skin

• Excessive sweating

• Swelling of body tissues caused by a blockage in the lymph vessels

• Joint pain

What is lymphoma?

• A type of autoimmune disease

• A bacterial infection

• A type of cancer that often begins in a lymph node

• A genetic disorder

What is the function of tonsils in the lymphatic system?

• Producing antibodies

• Regulating blood sugar levels

• Storing vitamins

• Defending the body against infection

What happens when there is an infection in the body?

• Lymph vessels stop functioning

• Bone marrow stops producing blood cells

• Lymph nodes shrink in size

• Lymph nodes fill with white blood cells that are fighting the infection

What is the function of lymph vessels?

• Carrying lymph back to the lymph nodes

• Digesting food

• Regulating blood pressure

• Producing hormones

What is the fluid that leaks from the blood and is collected by lymph capillaries?

• Platelets

• Lymph

• Plasma

• Serum