Quiz on the Lymphatic System

Which of the following organs is part of the lymphatic system and is located in the throat?

• Spleen

• Thymus

• Tonsils

• Liver

What is the primary function of the spleen in the lymphatic system?

• Produces red blood cells

• Purifies blood

• Produces hormones

• Stores vitamins

Which type of cells mature within bone marrow and help protect the body against viruses and bacteria?

• Erythrocytes

• Lymphocytes

• Neutrophils

• Platelets

What is the fluid called that the lymphatic system filters and contains bacteria-killing white blood cells?

• Plasma

• Serum

• Lymph

• Cytoplasm

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of tonsillitis?

• Swollen tonsils

• Sore throat

• Difficulty swallowing

• High blood pressure

What is the condition called when the tonsils appear red, swollen, and are spotted with microorganisms?

• Lymphangitis

• Splenomegaly

• Tonsillitis

• Pharyngitis

Which condition is characterized by the inflammation of one or more lymph vessels, often accompanied by fever, chills, headaches, and myalgia?

• Tonsillitis

• Splenomegaly

• Lymphangitis

• Lymphoma

What is the term for the enlargement of the spleen, which is part of the lymphatic and immune system?

• Lymphangitis

• Splenomegaly

• Tonsillitis

• Hepatomegaly

What is the condition called when the spleen becomes enlarged?

• Lymphadenopathy

• Splenomegaly

• Hepatomegaly

• Cardiomegaly

Which of the following conditions can cause acute splenomegaly?

• Leukemia

• Chronic malaria

• Endocarditis

• Portal hypertension