Lymphatic System Quiz

The primary function of the lymphatic system is to:

• Transport oxygen to the tissues

• Absorb nutrients from the digestive system

• Remove waste products from the blood

• Return interstitial fluid to the bloodstream

Lymph is primarily composed of:

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Interstitial fluid

• Plasma proteins

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

• Transporting lipids from the digestive system

• Filtering pathogens from the blood

• Producing lymphocytes

• Distributing hormones throughout the body

The lymphatic system empties its contents into the bloodstream via:

• The aorta

• The vena cava

• The thoracic duct

• The pulmonary artery

Lymph nodes are responsible for:

• Producing red blood cells

• Filtering lymph fluid

• Storing white blood cells

• Destroying old platelets

The largest lymphoid organ in the body is the:

• Thymus

• Tonsils

• Spleen

• Appendix

The spleen is responsible for:

• Producing lymph

• Filtering blood

• Producing antibodies

• Storing bile

The thymus gland is most active:

• During infancy and childhood

• During adolescence

• During adulthood

• During old age

Which cells are produced by the thymus gland?

• B cells

• T cells

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

Lymph is transported through the body by:

• The heart

• Contraction of skeletal muscles

• Cilia

• Arterial pressure