Lymph System

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 is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

• removes excess fluid from around organs

• absorbs/transports fats from the gut

• circulates blood around the body

• produces leucocytes

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 name is given to the leucocytes created in the lymphatic system?

• lymphocytes

• basophils

• neutrophils

• eosinophils

What do we call the bean-shaped structures that are scattered around the body as part of the lymphatic system?

• lymph capillaries

• tonsils

• spleen

• lymph nodes

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