WorksheetsThe Lymphatic System Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the lymphatic system?
group of organs working together to convert food into energy
tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins and waste
framework of the body made of bones and other tissues
nerve cells and fibers that transmit nerve impulses
Lymph nodes filter the lymphatic vessels, which helps ________.
fight infection
digest food
burn fat
control blood pressure
Lymph nodes function is?
collect and drain lymph
produce antibodies
to filter lymph, remove and destroy harmful microorganisms
clot the blood
Lymph organs include
tonsils & thymus gland
lymph nodes
spleen & appendix
all of these
Define innate immunity.
The immunity which is 'borrowed' for a short time.
A specific, yet slow way for a host to protect itself
The immunity we are born with, natural protection; non-specific
None of the above
What is adaptive immunity?
It is a natural immunity we are born with.
We borrow it for a short time from our mother's breast milk.
It develops as we are exposed to diseases or vaccinated.
1st line of defense
phagocyte (eating) WBC's
B & T cells
skin & mucus membranes
antibodies
The inflammatory response........
Cause the capillary membranes to become more permeable(leaky)
Temperature in the area increases
Phagocytes are activated and rush to the area
all answers are true about the inflammatory response
What is humoral immunity
Relates to production & secretion of antibodies into the circulation
A form of cell mediated immunity
The production of T Cells to destroy non-self materials
An autoimmune condition
Active immunity
requires direct exposure to an antigen.
is transferred from another person.
is provided by antivenin.
cannot be obtained through vaccines.
Describe passive immunity
Stimulation of adaptive immune response. Natural & Vaccine induced
Acquire immunoglobulins through injection or pregnancy
