The Lymphatic System recap

Lymph contains a high concentration of white blood cells

• True

• False

The Lymphatic System is one-way system of lymphatic organs, ​ (a)   and nodes that filter and circulate ​ (b)   throughout the body.

• vessels
• lymph
• arteries
• blood
• veins

The lymphatic system removes excess fluid, called ​ (a)   , from tissues and returns it to the ​ (b)   . This prevents tissue swelling. Your lymphatic system also filters out waste products and ​ (c)   cells from this fluid.

• lymph
• abnormal
• bloodstream
• plasma
• toxins
• interstitial fluid

Lymph travels via

• pumping of the heart

• contractions of nearby muscles

• only when massaged

How many lymphatic ducts do we have?

• 2

• 3

• 5

Lymph ​is formed from plasma seeping out of our blood capillaries

• True

• False

The lymphatic system

• plays an important role in the immune response

• helps blood flow from the heart to the body

• helps to regulate body temperature

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

• To produce red blood cells

• To filter lymph and trap pathogens

• To store fat

Which organ is not part of the lymphatic system?

• Spleen

• Liver

• Tonsils

Lymphatic vessels are most similar to which type of blood vessel?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries