WorksheetsMed Sci 2 Lymphatic System
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What do lymph vessels do?
Act as an intermediary between blood & tissues
Produce lymphocytes
Filter harmful substances
Carry excess fluid back to circulatory system
This disease is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV).
Tonsillitis
Lymphedema
Infectious mononucleosis
Lymphadenitis
There are two categories of lymphoma - Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's.
True
False
Which duct receives lymph from the majority of the human body?
Right lymphatic duct
Left lymphatic duct
Thoracic duct
Abdominal duct
Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?
Produce lymphocytes
Produce B cells
Recycle blood cells
Act as a blood reservoir
What are lacteals?
Specialized lymph vessels
Located in the villi of small intestines
Absorb digested fats
All of the above
None of the above
Which of the following types of tonsils are usually removed during a tonsillectomy?
Pharyngeal
Adenoid
Palatine
Lingual
All of the above
The thoracic duct empties lymph into the...
Left subclavian vein
Cervical lymph nodes
Right subclavian vein
Pelvic lymph nodes
This is cancer of the lymph nodes.
Lymphedema
Lymphoma
Lymphadenitis
EBV
Which of the following does NOT apply to lymph nodes?
Can be alone or grouped
Remove excess lymph
Filter out harmful substances
Lymphocyte production
Which of the following is not a type of tonsil?
Inguinal
Palatine
Lingual
Pharyngeal
Where is the spleen located?
Upper-right abdomen
Lower-left abdomen
Upper-left abdomen
Lower-left abdomen
Another name for "lymph" is...
Intertidal fluid
Lymphatic fluid
Cellular lymph
Interstitial fluid
All of the following apply to Infectious Mononucleosis except...
Kissing disease
Bacterial infection
EBV
Common in teens & young adults
Spread through saliva
This is the swelling of lymphatic tissue due to abnormal collection of lymph.
Lymphadenitis
Lymphoma
Lymphedema
Mono
