Lymphatic System PreAssessment

What is one of the primary functions of the lymphatic system?

• Transporting oxygen to tissues

• Maintaining fluid balance in the body

• Producing red blood cells

• Digesting carbohydrates

Which of the following is a component of the lymphatic system?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Lymph nodes

• Alveoli

How does the lymphatic system contribute to the immune response?

• By producing insulin

• By filtering pathogens from the blood

• By transporting nutrients to cells

• By producing digestive enzymes

Which organ is primarily responsible for the maturation of T-cells in the lymphatic system?

• Spleen

• Thymus

• Liver

• Pancreas

What is the fluid called that circulates within the lymphatic system?

• Plasma

• Serum

• Lymph

• Bile

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymph nodes?

• Filtering lymph

• Producing lymphocytes

• Storing red blood cells

• Trapping foreign particles

What role does the spleen play in the lymphatic system?

• It produces bile

• It filters blood and recycles iron

• It stores glucose

• It secretes hormones

Which of the following best describes the structure of lymphatic vessels?

• Thick-walled and muscular

• Thin-walled and valved

• Rigid and non-flexible

• Lined with cilia

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

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Filtering air and trapping pathogens

• Absorbing nutrients

• Regulating blood pressure

Which of the following is a major lymphatic organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen?

• Pancreas

• Spleen

• Gallbladder

• Appendix