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Lymphatic system

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The fluid, originating from the blood capillary, that is formed in the spaces between the cells is known as:

a)

interstitial fluid

b)

blood

c)

lymph

d)

plasma

2.

Why erythrocyte, platelets and protein plasma cannot be found in the interstitial fluid and lymph?

a)

The size are too big

b)

It can change the shape

c)

It is too small

d)

Red in colour

3.

The structural difference between lymphatic capillary and blood capillary:

a)

Lymph capillary is blind-ended

b)

Lymph capillary is continous

c)

Lymph capillary is thicker

d)

Lymph capillary is green in color

4.

Choose all that are main functions of the Lymphatic System:

a)

Return excess fluid to bloodstream

b)

Transport fatty acids and glycerol

c)

Transport oxygen/glucose

d)

Remove and destroy pathogens

e)

Reduce the number of leukocytes

5.

Which of the following are the function of lymph node?

a)

Produces lymphocytes

b)

Stores lymphocytes and macrophages

c)

Filters the lymph

d)

Transport lipid

e)

Remove waste products

6.

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

a)

Edema

b)

Inflamation

c)

Thrombosis

d)

Blood clot

7.
What part of the lymphatic system filters foreign material from blood and destroys old RBCs?
a)
spleen
b)
lymph nodes
c)
thymus 
d)
lymphatic vessels
8.
How is lymph moved through lymphatic vessels?
a)
Contractions of the small intestine
b)
Blood cells carry lymph through the vessels
c)
Contractions of the heart
d)
Contractions of skeletal muscle around the vessels
9.
Where do T cells mature?
a)
blood
b)
bone marrow
c)
thymus
d)
tonsils
10.
What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?  
a)
diseases
b)
vaccines
c)
antibodies
d)
pathogens
11.

Valves in lymphatic capillaries open when pressure outside the capillary is:

a)

High

b)

Low

c)

In equilibrium with the capillary

12.

Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to:

a)

cancer cells

b)

bacteria

c)

viruses

d)

large proteins

13.

Lymph enters the bloodstream from the collecting ducts at the:

a)

Aorta

b)

Hepatic Veins

c)

Pulmonary Veins

d)

Subclavian Veins

14.

Choose statements that are TRUE about lymph nodes:

a)

contain B- and T-cell lymphocytes

b)

filter blood

c)

destroy pathogens and cancer cells

d)

produce antibodies

15.

Lymphatic organ found within walls of small intestine:

a)

Bone Marrow

b)

Peyer's Patches

c)

Spleen

d)

Appendix

16.
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
a)
Drains tissue fluids, waste products & flights against infection.
b)
Prevent swelling
c)
Removes toxins & waste 
d)
Fights against infection 
17.

The lymphatic structure that closely parallels veins are called?

a)
Capillaries
b)
Lymph
c)
Lymph Vessels
18.
The largest lymphatic structure is?
a)
Lymph
b)
tonsils
c)
Spleen
19.

What is the medical term for watery fluid inside the lymphatic vessels?

a)
Plasma
b)
Lymph
c)
Blood
20.
A soft tissue inside the bone that produces blood cells
a)
immune cells
b)
lymph nodes
c)
spleen
d)
bone marrow
21.
Which of the following cells are responsible for fighting diseases? 
a)
White Blood Cells
b)
Red Blood Cells
22.
The tiny oval shaped lymph structure located throughout the body are known as?
a)
Lymph nodes
b)
Spleen
c)
Lymph fluid
23.

Which immune system organ is found in the back of the throat?

a)

thymus

b)

spleen

c)

tonsil

d)

liver

24.
Where do T cells mature?
a)
blood
b)
bone marrow
c)
thymus
d)
tonsils
25.
What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?  
a)
diseases
b)
vaccines
c)
antibodies
d)
pathogens