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WorksheetsLymphatic system
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The fluid, originating from the blood capillary, that is formed in the spaces between the cells is known as:
interstitial fluid
blood
lymph
plasma
Why erythrocyte, platelets and protein plasma cannot be found in the interstitial fluid and lymph?
The size are too big
It can change the shape
It is too small
Red in colour
The structural difference between lymphatic capillary and blood capillary:
Lymph capillary is blind-ended
Lymph capillary is continous
Lymph capillary is thicker
Lymph capillary is green in color
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 are the function of lymph node?
Produces lymphocytes
Stores lymphocytes and macrophages
Filters the lymph
Transport lipid
Remove waste products
The condition shown when there is accumulation of interstitial fluid in the body tissue.
Edema
Inflamation
Thrombosis
Blood clot
Valves in lymphatic capillaries open when pressure outside the capillary is:
High
Low
In equilibrium with the capillary
Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to:
cancer cells
bacteria
viruses
large proteins
Lymph enters the bloodstream from the collecting ducts at the:
Aorta
Hepatic Veins
Pulmonary Veins
Subclavian Veins
Choose statements that are TRUE about lymph nodes:
contain B- and T-cell lymphocytes
filter blood
destroy pathogens and cancer cells
produce antibodies
Lymphatic organ found within walls of small intestine:
Bone Marrow
Peyer's Patches
Spleen
Appendix
The lymphatic structure that closely parallels veins are called?
What is the medical term for watery fluid inside the lymphatic vessels?
Which immune system organ is found in the back of the throat?
thymus
spleen
tonsil
liver
