Lymphatic System vocab_Quizizz

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

• To transport oxygen to cells

• To collect and return interstitial fluid, including plasma proteins to the blood

• To produce hormones

• To initiate the body's immune response

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

• Lymph

• Lymph nodes

• Heart

• Lymphatic vessels

What is the role of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?

• To pump lymph throughout the body

• To filter lymph and trap pathogens

• To produce red blood cells

• To serve as a storage area for blood

Lymphatic vessels are responsible for:

• Carrying blood away from the heart

• Carrying lymph towards the heart

• Filtering blood

• Producing lymphocytes

The spleen plays a role in:

• Filtering lymph

• Filtering blood

• Producing hormones

• Producing bile

Which of the following cells are NOT found in lymph nodes?

• Lymphocytes

• Macrophages

• Neutrophils

• Erythrocytes

Lymphatic capillaries absorb:

• Only water

• Only proteins

• Interstitial fluid and proteins

• Blood cells

The tonsils are located in the:

• Abdomen

• Throat

• Pelvis

• Chest

Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?

• Synthesizing vitamin D

• Regulating body temperature

• Transporting gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Facilitating the immune response