WorksheetsLymphatic System
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
The components of the lymphatic system include:
Lymph, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and lymphoid organs
Blood, heart, arteries, and veins
Muscles, bones, skin, and nerves
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia
One of the functions of the lymphatic system is:
transporting oxygen to cells
removing waste from the body
producing hormones
maintaining fluid balance
The lymphatic system helps in body defense and resistance to disease. True or False?
True
False
Lymphatic vessels flow in which direction?
Towards the heart
Away from the heart
In a circular motion
In a random direction
The feature that makes lymphatic vessels very permeable is:
tight junctions
thick walls
valves
thin walls
Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to which other type of vessels?
Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to veins.
Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to arteries.
Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to capillaries.
Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to arterioles.
The function of lymph nodes in the body is to:
filter lymph and assist the immune system
produce red blood cells
store vitamins and minerals
regulate body temperature
Lymph nodes remove foreign material such as bacteria and tumor cells. True or False?
True
False
Lymph nodes contain which types of cells?
Red blood cells
Neurons
Lymphocytes
Muscle cells
Lymph nodes can become swollen during active infection. True or False?
True
False
True or False: The spleen produces lymphocytes.
True
False
What is the function of the thymus gland?
Produces insulin
Helps in the development of T cells (fight infection)
Regulates metabolism
Stores calcium
What is the primary function of the tonsils?
Filter bacteria and other pathogens
Warm the arm you breath
Help in swallowing food
Help to produce your voice
What condition is associated with the inflammation of the tonsils?
Tonsillitis
Laryngitis
Pharyngitis
Sinusitis
What is the primary function of bone marrow?
Produces red and white blood cells
Stores calcium
Protects internal organs
Supports body structure
What is the outermost layer of the lymph node called?
Capsule
Cortex
Medulla
Hilum
Identify the region labeled A in the lymph node.
Cortex
Medulla
Germinal Center
Capsule
Which part of the lymph node is labeled B?
Medulla
Cortex
Germinal Center
Capsule
