Lymphatic System

What is the function of tonsillae in the lymphatic system?

• Tonsillae aid in vision by filtering light

• Tonsillae act as part of the immune system by trapping pathogens entering the body through the mouth and nose.

• Tonsillae help in digestion by secreting enzymes

• Tonsillae regulate body temperature

Which organ acts as a blood filter and reservoir in the lymphatic system?

• kidney

• spleen

• liver

• pancreas

What is the primary function of the thymus gland?

• Filters blood

• Secretes insulin

• Stores bile

• Produces and matures T-lymphocytes (T cells)

Where are lymphonodi located in the body?

• Only in the arms

• Throughout the body

• In the brain

• In the lungs

What is the role of lymphangia in the lymphatic system?

• Lymphangia transport lymph fluid from lymph capillaries to larger lymphatic vessels.

• Lymphangia store excess nutrients in the lymph nodes.

• Lymphangia regulate blood pressure in the lymphatic vessels.

• Lymphangia produce red blood cells in the lymphatic system.

What is the function of palatine tonsils?

• Digestion

• Respiration

• Immune defense

• Vision

What is the largest lymphatic organ in the body?

• kidney

• spleen

• pancreas

• liver

What hormone does the thymus gland produce?

• Estrogen

• Insulin

• Thymosin

• Melatonin

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

• Lymph nodes regulate body temperature.

• Lymph nodes produce red blood cells.

• Lymph nodes filter and destroy pathogens and abnormal cells.

• Lymph nodes store excess water in the body.

Where are the spleen located in the body?

• Upper left part of the abdomen

• Back of the head

• Lower right part of the abdomen

• Middle of the chest