Lymphatic System Worksheet

Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system?

• Spleen

• Tonsils

• Kidneys

• Lymph nodes

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

• Pump lymph throughout the body

• Filter lymph and house immune cells

• Produce red blood cells

• Absorb nutrients from food

Which lymphoid organ is located in the upper left abdomen and filters blood?

• Thymus

• Tonsils

• Spleen

• Appendix

Which lymphatic organ is responsible for T-cell maturation?

• Spleen

• Thymus

• Tonsils

• Appendix

Which type of immunity is present at birth?

• Innate immunity

• Adaptive immunity

• Artificial immunity

• Passive immunity

Which of the following is an example of adaptive immunity?

• Skin barrier

• Stomach acid

• Antibody production after vaccination

• Inflammation

Lymph flows in which direction?

• Two-way movement

• Toward the heart

• Away from the heart

• Circular motion

Which structure drains lymph from most of the body into the venous system?

• Thoracic duct

• Right lymphatic duct

• Jugular vein

• Hepatic vein

Which immune cells produce antibodies?

• T-cells

• B-cells (plasma cells)

• Natural killer cells

• Macrophages

Which of the following describes natural passive immunity?

• Receiving a vaccine

• Developing antibodies after infection

• Antibody transfer from mother to infant through breast milk

• Injection of immune serum