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WorksheetsThe Lymphatic System
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the name of the fluid inside the lymphatic vessels?
Plasma
Lymph
Blood
Tissue fluid
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
removes excess fluid from around organs
absorbs/transports fats from the gut
circulates blood around the body
produces leucocytes
Which of the following are responsible for fighting diseases?
Leucocytes
Erythrocytes
Platelets
Lymph
What is the name of the lymphatic tissue found in the back of the throat?
thymus
spleen
tonsils
liver
What name is given to the leucocytes created in the lymphatic system?
lymphocytes
basophils
neutrophils
eosinophils
What do we call the bean-shaped structures that are scattered around the body as part of the lymphatic system?
lymph capillaries
tonsils
spleen
lymph nodes
What is the function of lymph nodes?
carry excess lymph fluid away from tissues
drain lymph back into the circulatory system
filter foreign particles from the lymph
absorb fat from the gut
What do we call the large lymphatic vessels that drain lymph back into the circulatory system?
lymph capillaries
lymph veins
lymph nodes
lymph ducts
Which phrase best describes the structure of lymph capillaries?
strong and thick
thin and leaky
waterproof and tough
solid and sealed
