Lymphatic System Quiz

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

• Transporting oxygen to the body cells

• Digesting food materials

• Returning tissue fluid to the bloodstream

• Producing red blood cells

Which of the following is a function of lymph nodes?

• Storing excess water

• Producing insulin

• Filtering lymph before it is returned to the blood

• Regulating body temperature

Where is the thymus located in the body?

• Between the kidneys

• In the upper mediastinum

• Behind the eyes

• In the abdominal cavity

What is the function of the spleen?

• Storing excess glucose

• Filtering blood

• Producing bile

• Regulating heart rate

Which cells are collectively called APCs in the lymphatic system?

• Natural killer cells

• T lymphocytes

• Macrophages

• Reticular cells

What is the main function of lymphatic vessels?

• Transporting urine

• Returning tissue fluid to the bloodstream

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing red blood cells

Where are the inguinal lymph nodes located?

• In the neck

• In the armpit

• In the groin

• In the chest

What is the role of the thoracic duct in the lymphatic system?

• Regulating blood pressure

• Producing hormones

• Filtering blood

• Draining lymph from the right side of the body

What is the characteristic feature of lymphatic vessels?

• They are only present in bones

• They have a beaded appearance due to the presence of valves

• They are straight and rigid

• They are red in color

Which organ acts as a blood reservoir in the body?

• Peyer's patches

• Spleen

• Thymus

• Tonsils