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Lymphatic System

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

The components of the lymphatic system include:

a)

Lymph, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and lymphoid organs

b)

Blood, heart, arteries, and veins

c)

Muscles, bones, skin, and nerves

d)

Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia

2.

One of the functions of the lymphatic system is:

a)

transporting oxygen to cells

b)

removing waste from the body

c)

producing hormones

d)

maintaining fluid balance

3.

The lymphatic system helps in body defense and resistance to disease. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Lymphatic vessels flow in which direction?

a)

Towards the heart

b)

Away from the heart

c)

In a circular motion

d)

In a random direction

5.

The feature that makes lymphatic vessels very permeable is:

a)

tight junctions

b)

thick walls

c)

valves

d)

thin walls

6.

Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to which other type of vessels?

a)

Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to veins.

b)

Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to arteries.

c)

Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to capillaries.

d)

Lymphatic vessels have valves similar to arterioles.

7.

The function of lymph nodes in the body is to:

a)

filter lymph and assist the immune system

b)

produce red blood cells

c)

store vitamins and minerals

d)

regulate body temperature

8.

Lymph nodes remove foreign material such as bacteria and tumor cells. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Lymph nodes contain which types of cells?

a)

Red blood cells

b)

Neurons

c)

Lymphocytes

d)

Muscle cells

10.

Lymph nodes can become swollen during active infection. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True or False: The spleen produces lymphocytes.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What is the function of the thymus gland?

a)

Produces insulin

b)

Helps in the development of T cells (fight infection)

c)

Regulates metabolism

d)

Stores calcium

13.

What is the primary function of the tonsils?

a)

Filter bacteria and other pathogens

b)

Warm the arm you breath

c)

Help in swallowing food

d)

Help to produce your voice

14.

What condition is associated with the inflammation of the tonsils?

a)

Tonsillitis

b)

Laryngitis

c)

Pharyngitis

d)

Sinusitis

15.

What is the primary function of bone marrow?

a)

Produces red and white blood cells

b)

Stores calcium

c)

Protects internal organs

d)

Supports body structure

16.

What is the outermost layer of the lymph node called?

a)

Capsule

b)

Cortex

c)

Medulla

d)

Hilum

17.

Identify the region labeled A in the lymph node.

a)

Cortex

b)

Medulla

c)

Germinal Center

d)

Capsule

18.

Which part of the lymph node is labeled B?

a)

Medulla

b)

Cortex

c)

Germinal Center

d)

Capsule