Lymphatic System Quiz

What is the lymphatic system composed of?

• A network of tubes through the body

• A series of bones

• A collection of muscles

• A group of organs

What is bone marrow?

• Hard, dense tissue in the center of the bone

• Soft, spongy tissue in the center of the bone

• Soft, spongy tissue on the surface of the bone

• Hard, dense tissue on the surface of the bone

What is lymph?

• A colorless fluid containing white blood cells

• A type of red blood cell

• A type of bacteria

• A type of virus

What is the function of nodes in the lymphatic system?

• They produce red blood cells.

• They filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid.

• They store fat.

• They produce hormones.

What does the lymphatic vessel carry through the lymphatic system?

• Red blood cells and plasma

• Lymph and white blood cells

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Nutrients and waste products

What is the primary function of the thymus?

• Production and maturation of immune cells

• Filtration of blood

• Storage of lymph

• Conveying lymph to the blood stream

What is the role of lymph nodes in the body?

• Part of the body's immune system that filters lymph

• Produces red blood cells

• Stores fat

• Regulates body temperature

Which area of the lymph node contains mostly T cells?

• Primary lymphoid follicle

• Medullary cords

• Paracortical area

• Germinal center

Which of the following is an organ of the lymphatic system?

• Heart

• Thymus

• Liver

• Kidney

Which organ of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering blood and storing white blood cells?

• Tonsils

• Thymus

• Spleen

• Bone marrow