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Lymphatic System Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

The (a)   is the largest lymphatic organ. It is found in the upper left part of the abdomen.

2.

What is one cause of lymphatic filariasis?

a)

Parasites

b)

High Blood Pressure

c)

Clogged Vessels

d)

Cancer

3.

Lymph vessels return lymph back into the circulatory system into a vein found in/near your (a)   .

4.

What gland is found near the heart and releases white blood cells to fight infection?

a)

thyroid

b)

tonsils

c)

thymus

5.

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?

a)

Lymph Nodes

b)

Lymph Vessels

c)

Lymph Capillaries

d)

Lymphitis

6.

What lymphatic organ is found at the base of the nasal cavity and pharynx (throat)?

(a)  

7.

Lymph travels without a pump, instead it moves through lymph vessels with the help of valves and which type of muscle?

a)

skeletal

b)

smooth

c)

cardiac

d)

striated

8.

Select All That Apply. What are the functions of the Lymphatic System?

a)

to return excess fluid and dead cells back to the circulatory system

b)

to absorb fatty acids in the digestive system

c)

to fight infections with the immune system

d)

to make Red Blood Cells for the circulatory system

9.

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

a)

lymph nodes

b)

lymph capillaries

c)

lymph vessels

d)

lymph tubes

10.

What is lymphoma?

a)

Cancer of the lymphatic system

b)

Inflammation of the lymphatic system

c)

Blockage of the lymphatic system

d)

Leakage of the lymphatic system

11.

What structure is this?

(a)  

12.

Select all that apply. Where are Lymph nodes located?

a)

armpits

b)

shoulder

c)

neck

d)

back

e)

groin

13.

What are the two main organs of the lymphatic system?

a)

Thymus & Pancreas

b)

Spleen & Thymus

c)

Pancreas & Thyroid

d)

Tonsils & Thyroid

14.

Select all that apply. Both the lymphatic and circulatory system have ___________.

a)

vessels which carry liquids throughout the body

b)

arteries which carry things away from the heart

c)

capillaries which pick up/drop off materials at cells

d)

valves which prevent backward flow of materials

15.

What structure is located at the beginning of the large intestine that can become painfully inflamed and infected then has to be removed surgically?

(a)  

16.

Select all that apply. What body systems does the Lymphatic System work with?

a)

Circulatory

b)

Respiratory

c)

Digestive

d)

Nervous

17.

Select all that apply. What is lymph?

a)

Yellow, watery fluid

b)

Filled with materials like fatty acid, glucose, and wastes

c)

Blood plasma that has leaked out of capillaries

d)

Red blood cells carrying oxygen