The Lymphatic System

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

Which of the following is NOT found in the lymphatic system?

• Tonsils

• Lymph node

• Lacteal

• Thoracic duct

• Heart

The condition shown when there is accumulation of interstitial fluid in the body tissue.

• Edema

• Inflamation

• Thrombosis

• Blood clot

How is lymph moved through lymphatic vessels?

• Contractions of the small intestine
• Blood cells carry lymph through the vessels
• Contractions of the heart
• Contractions of skeletal muscle around the vessels

A 7th grade student goes to the doctor because they are feeling sick. Their doctor says they have an increased production of white blood cells to fight an infection. What part of their lymphatic system could be swollen because of the infection?

• Lymph Nodes

• Lymph Vessels

• Lymph Capillaries

• Lymphitis

What is the name of the bean shaped organs that fight infection (pathogens) and remove large dead particles?

• lymph nodes

• lymph capillaries

• lymph vessels

• lymph tubes

Which of the following cells are responsible for fighting diseases? 

• White Blood Cells
• Red Blood Cells

What is the purpose of antibodies?

• To pump lymph through the vessels
• To create lymph
• To fight infection
• To remove old red blood cells

What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?  

• diseases
• vaccines
• antibodies
• pathogens