Lymphatic System Quiz

What are the three main functions of the lymphatic system?

• Production of hormones, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste

• Removal of excess fluids from body tissues, absorption of fatty acids from the intestine, and production of immune cells

• Circulation of blood, regulation of body temperature, and defense against pathogens

• Digestion of food, transportation of oxygen, and regulation of blood sugar

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What is the fluid called that travels in the lymphatic vessels?

• Plasma

• Serum

• Lymph

• Bile

Which of the following are structures of the lymphatic system?

• Blood vessels, lymph ducts, lymph nodes

• Lymph vessels, lymph ducts, lymph nodes

• Lymph vessels, blood ducts, nerve nodes

• Nerve vessels, lymph ducts, lymph nodes

Which organs are considered part of the lymphoid organs in the body?

• Heart, lungs, and kidneys

• Spleen, thymus, and liver

• Spleen, thymus, and Peyer's patches

• Pancreas, spleen, and gallbladder

What is the primary role of the lymphatic system in relation to the circulatory system?

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To maintain fluid balance and remove micro-organisms and debris from the tissues

• To transport hormones to different parts of the body

• To regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels

What is the primary function of lymphatic vessels?

• To transport nutrients to the cells

• To drain fluids from the tissues and return them to the blood stream

• To carry blood to the heart

• To produce lymphatic fluid

What pressure forces some fluid out of the blood capillaries into the spaces between cells?

• Osmotic pressure

• Atmospheric pressure

• Hydrostatic pressure

• Muscular pressure

What percentage of fluid is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream from the cells?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 100%

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Where do all lymphatic vessels eventually drain into?

• The heart

• The thoracic duct

• The liver

• The spleen

What must lymph pass through before returning to the circulation?

• At least 1 kidney

• At least 1 lymph node

• At least 1 vein

• At least 1 artery