Lymphatic System and Immunity Quiz

How does an immune response provide protection?

• By increasing blood sugar levels

• By attacking and neutralizing pathogens

• By reducing body temperature

• By enhancing digestion

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

• Produces red blood cells

• Drains excess interstitial fluid from tissues

• Regulates body temperature

• Synthesizes proteins

What does interstitial fluid become once it enters the lymphatic system?

• Plasma

• Blood

• Lymph

• Serum

What is another name for edema?

• Inflammation

• Swelling

• Bruising

• Redness

When does edema occur?

• When the rate of fluid flow into capillaries exceeds the rate of lymph collection

• When the rate of fluid flow out of capillaries exceeds the rate of lymph collection

• When the rate of lymph collection exceeds the rate of fluid flow out of capillaries

• When the rate of fluid flow out of capillaries equals the rate of lymph collection

What is the primary function of lymphatic vessels?

• Transport blood

• Transport lymph

• Transport oxygen

• Transport nutrients

What happens to lymph as it travels through the lymphatic system?

• It is oxygenated

• It is screened for signs of infection

• It is converted to blood

• It is stored in the liver

What is the significance of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?

• They produce lymph

• They screen lymph for signs of infection

• They store lymph

• They convert lymph to blood

How does the lymphatic system contribute to immune function?

• By producing antibodies

• By filtering lymph and maturing lymphocytes

• By storing white blood cells

• By generating red blood cells

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

• Arteries

• Veins

• Lymphatic vessels

• Capillaries