Lymphatic System - MCQs

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

• Transport of dietary lipids

• Production of red blood cells

• Return of interstitial fluid to circulation

• Immune response

Which structure is responsible for transporting absorbed dietary lipids?

• Lymph nodes

• Lacteals

• Thymus

• Peyer's patches

The major lymphatic ducts are:

• Right lymphatic duct and left lymphatic duct

• Right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct

• Thoracic duct and subclavian duct

• Cisterna chyli and right thoracic duct

The primary function of lymph nodes is to:

• Produce red blood cells

• Filter lymph and initiate immune responses

• Transport oxygen

• Absorb nutrients

Which organ is considered a primary lymphatic organ?

• Lymph node

• Spleen

• Thymus

• Peyer's patches

The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from:

• The right upper quadrant of the body

• The left upper limb

• The entire lower body

• The digestive system

Which of the following is NOT a secondary lymphatic organ?

• Bone marrow

• Lymph nodes

• Spleen

• Tonsils

What is the name of the sac-like structure that initiates the thoracic duct?

• Right lymphatic duct

• Cisterna chyli

• Peyer's patches

• Thymus

Which of the following statements about lymphatic capillaries is true?

• They are smaller than blood capillaries

• They have closed ends

• They are found in the central nervous system

• They lack valves

The thymus is responsible for the maturation of which type of lymphocyte?

• B cells

• T cells

• Macrophages

• Plasma cells