The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

What is the name of the fluid inside the lymphatic vessels?

• Plasma

• Lymph

• Blood

• Tissue fluid

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n)

• Artery
• arteriole
• vein
• capillary

Which of the following are responsible for fighting diseases?

• Leucocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Platelets

• Lymph

What is the name of the lymphatic tissue found in the back of the throat?

• thymus

• spleen

• tonsils

• liver

What is the function of lymph nodes?

• carry excess lymph fluid away from tissues

• drain lymph back into the circulatory system

• filter foreign particles from the lymph

• absorb fat from the gut

What do we call the large lymphatic vessels that drain lymph back into the circulatory system?

• lymph capillaries

• lymph veins

• lymph nodes

• lymph ducts

Which phrase best describes the structure of lymph capillaries?

• strong and thick

• thin and leaky

• waterproof and tough

• solid and sealed

The fluid, originating from the blood capillary, that is formed in the spaces between the cells is known as:

• interstitial fluid

• blood

• lymph

• plasma

Choose all that are main functions of the Lymphatic System:

• Return excess fluid to bloodstream

• Transport fatty acids and glycerol

• Transport oxygen/glucose

• Remove and destroy pathogens

• Reduce the number of leukocytes

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Which of the following are the function of lymph node?

• Produces lymphocytes

• Stores lymphocytes and macrophages

• Filters the lymph

• Transport lipid

• Remove waste products