Lymphatic System

What is the relationship between the lymphatic system and the immune system?

• The lymphatic system is a key part of the immune system, helping to defend against infections.

• The lymphatic system is unrelated to the immune system and functions solely in fluid balance.

• The lymphatic system only transports nutrients and does not play a role in immunity.

• The lymphatic system is primarily responsible for hormone regulation in the body.

What is lymph fluid?

• A clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system, containing white blood cells.

• A thick fluid that helps in digestion and absorption of nutrients.

• A yellowish fluid that is produced in the liver and helps in detoxification.

• A dark fluid that carries oxygen to the body's tissues.

Does the lymphatic system work closely with the cardiovascular system?

• YES

• NO

• Only during exercise

• Only in certain diseases

What role do lymph nodes play in the lymphatic system?

• They produce red blood cells.

• They filter lymph fluid and trap pathogens.

• They store excess fat.

• They transport oxygen to tissues.

What is the role of lymphatic capillaries?

• They absorb excess tissue fluid and transport it to lymph nodes.

• They produce red blood cells in the bone marrow.

• They filter blood and remove waste products.

• They transport oxygen from the lungs to the heart.

How does the lymphatic system help in fat absorption?

• It absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system through lacteals.

• It filters blood to remove toxins and waste products.

• It produces hormones that regulate metabolism.

• It transports oxygen to the body's tissues.

What is the thymus and its role in the lymphatic system?

• An organ where T-cells mature, crucial for the immune response.

• A gland that produces hormones for metabolism.

• A type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions.

• A structure that filters blood and removes old red blood cells.

What returns cleansed blood back to the blood?

• Thoracic duct

• Pulmonary artery

• Aorta

• Superior vena cava

What is the spleen's function in the lymphatic system?

• It produces hormones that regulate blood pressure.

• It filters blood, recycles iron, and helps fight infections.

• It stores bile produced by the liver.

• It transports oxygen to the body's tissues.

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

• Drains tissue fluids, waste products & fights against infection.

• Produces red blood cells.

• Transports oxygen to the body's tissues.

• Regulates body temperature.