Quiz on the Lymphatic System

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

• Fluid balance

• Immunity

• Lipid absorption

• Defense against disease

What are the major organs of the lymphatic system?

• Thymus gland

• Spleen

• Tonsils

• All of the above

What type of cells are primarily involved in the lymphatic system?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Neurons

What is lymph derived from?

• Blood plasma

• Interstitial fluid

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• None of the above

What is the role of macrophages in the lymphatic system?

• Produce antibodies

• Phagocytize bacteria and debris

• Transport lymph

• Mature T cells

What are Peyer's patches?

• Lymph nodes in the neck

• Densely packed pockets of lymphocytes

• A type of lymphatic duct

• None of the above

What happens to lymph nodes during an infection?

• They shrink

• They become swollen and painful

• They stop filtering lymph

• They produce more lymphocytes

What is the function of the thoracic duct?

• Drains lymph from the right side of the body

• Drains lymph from the left side of the body

• Filters lymph

• Produces lymphocytes

What type of immunity do T helper cells provide?

• Nonspecific defense

• Specific immunity

• Both nonspecific and specific immunity

• None of the above

What is lymphadenitis?

• Swelling of lymph nodes

• Inflammation of lymph vessels

• A type of lymphatic cancer

• None of the above