Lymphatic System Review

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

• Plasma

• Lymph

• Blood

• Tissue fluid

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n)

• Artery
• arteriole
• vein
• capillary

Which of the following are responsible for fighting diseases?

• Leukocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Platelets

• Lymph

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

• fights pathogens

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

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

What do we call the large lymphatic vessels that drain lymph back into the circulatory system?

• lymph capillaries

• lymph veins

• lymph nodes

• lymph ducts

•Which organ removes old erythrocytes?

• Spleen

• Tonsils

• Appendix

• Lymphnodes

Which organ produces mature T-cells

• Tonsils

• Thymus Gland

• Thyroid Gland

• Spleen

Which of the following will you NOT find a cluster of lymph nodes?

• Armpits

• Groin

• Neck

• Feet