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Lymphatic System

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The functions of the Lymph System are:

a)

Elimination of gaseous waste

b)

Hormone balance

c)

Disease fighting function

d)

Movement and posture

2.

The lymph organ that programs T cells and functions primarily during childhood and adolescence is the

a)

spleen

b)

thymus

c)

tonsils

d)

appendix

3.

The body's first line of defense against pathogens is

a)

phagocytes

b)

fever

c)

inflammatory response

d)

skin and mucous membranes

4.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

a)

B cells develop in the bone marrow

b)

lymphocytes are tolerant of self-antigens

c)

humoral immunity is provided by antibodies

d)

T cells develop in the spleen

5.

any harmful or disease-causing organism

a)

pathogen

b)

antigens

c)

antibodies

d)

T cells

6.

how immunity from vaccines is acquired

a)

passive

b)

active

c)

clonal selection

d)

artificially

7.

type of immunity provided to a baby by maternal antibodies

a)

passive

b)

active

c)

clonal selection

d)

artificially

8.

process of antibodies clumping foreign cells

a)

autoimmune

b)

anaphylaxis

c)

agglutination

d)

cytotoxic

9.

How does the lymphatic system fit into an airport analogy?

a)

Securtiy checkpoints

b)

Baggage claim

c)

Transport busses

d)

Flight attendant

10.

What is the function of the lymph nodes?

a)

Remove foreign particles from the lymph

b)

Collect extra fluid

c)

Produce lymphocytes

d)

Filter blood

11.

What are capillaries?

a)

Lymphatic tissues

b)

Platelet destroyers

c)

A type of lymphatic vessel

d)

Bed of blood vessels that carry nutrients and oxygen to cells

12.

Where are lymphatic capillaries located?

a)

In and among the blood capillaries

b)

Surrounding the major arteries and veins

c)

In the spleen

d)

Only in the hands and feet

13.

Which of the following causes lymphatic vessels to move lymphatic fluid?

a)

High pressure in extracellular spaces

b)

Valves and skeletal muscle contractions

c)

Pumping of the heart

d)

Exhalation

14.

Where are the tonsils located?

a)

In the walls of the small intestine

b)

In the center of the chest

c)

In the mouth and throat

d)

In the abdomen behind the stomach

15.

The non-specific immune response will attack.

a)

One specific type of microorganism

b)

Any microorganism that it remembers from a past battle

c)

Any microorganism that tries to attack the body

d)

Anything that you have been vaccinated against

16.

Your skin is a great barrier to keep out microorganisms unless it gets...

a)

sewage on it

b)

keratinized with a waterproofing layer on top

c)

scratched, broken or torn

d)

thickened

17.

Which of the following is NOT a non-specific bodily secretion that fights invaders?

a)

acid in the stomach

b)

saliva

c)

tears

d)

antibodies

18.

The cell named "phagocyte" is specialed to...

a)

eat

b)

play videogames

c)

transport oxygen

19.

Large molecules that cause the immune system to respond are known as...

a)

octogens

b)

genxers

c)

antigen

d)

fighters

20.

Where do all blood cells originate?

a)

spleen

b)

heart

c)

bone marrow

d)

liver

21.

When a lymphocyte "matures" it chemically learns how to...

a)

know the difference between self-proteins and antigens

b)

drive

c)

have little baby lymphocytes

d)

duplicate itself

22.

Why can't all vaccines work for life?

a)

Some viruses make new surface proteins

b)

The viruses get bigger

c)

You lose all your original antibodies

23.

The main job of Cytotoxic T cells is to kill infected body cells.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The main thing that Helper T cells do is raise the alarm to tell other immune cells that there is a problem.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

a white blood cell that is involved in fighting infection

a)

antibodies

b)

erythrocyte

c)

leukocyte

d)

lymphatic

e)

antigen

26.

a foreign substance that causes the body to make antibodies

a)

antibodies

b)

erythrocyte

c)

leukocyte

d)

lymphatic

e)

antigen

27.

proteins produced by leukocytes that bind with and disable antigens

a)

antibodies

b)

erythrocyte

c)

leukocyte

d)

lymphatic

e)

antigen

28.
The largest lymphatic structure is?
a)
Lymph
b)
tonsils
c)
Spleen
29.
Two main organs of the lymph system:
a)
Thymus & Pancreas
b)
Pancreas & Thyroid
c)
Spleen & Thymus
d)
Tonsils & Thyroid
30.
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 
31.
Which of the following cells are responsible for fighting diseases? 
a)
White Blood Cells
b)
Red Blood Cells
32.
What is phagocytosis?
a)
WBCs
b)
When cells eat other cells
c)
When a cell collapses
d)
When a cell releases nutrients
33.

The jugular trunk drains fluid from:

a)

the neck

b)

the chest

c)

the head

d)

the superior vena cava

34.

Interferons

a)

prevent proper tissue healing

b)

sound the alarm at damage sites

c)

are immune cells that target other immune cells and healthy cells

d)

limit viral production

35.

Lymphocyte development occurs in the process of (a)   .

36.

The thymus

a)

grows throughout your life

b)

is only present in infants

c)

begins to shrink after puberty

d)

is not technically part of the lymphatic system

e)

has no known purpose

37.
What "happens" in the lymph nodes?
a)
Excess glucose in the lymph is stored in the liver
b)
Carbon dioxide is removed from the lymph and passed to the lungs for exhalation
c)
Lymph is oxgenated and pumped through the body
d)
Lymph is cleaned of foreign antigens and debris
38.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
a)
removes excess fluid from around organs
b)
absorbs/transports fats
c)
circulates blood
d)
produces white blood cells
39.

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

a)

Edema

b)

Inflamation

c)

Thrombosis

d)

Blood clot

40.

Which of the following is NOT found in the lymphatic system?

a)

Tonsils

b)

Lymph node

c)

Lacteal

d)

Thoracic duct

e)

Heart

41.
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
42.

Which of the following is a common symptom of lymphoma?

a)

Persistent cough

b)

Blurred vision

c)

Swollen lymph nodes

d)

Frequent urination

43.

Which type of cell is primarily affected in most lymphomas?

a)

Red blood cells

b)

Neurons

c)

Platelets

d)

Lymphocytes

44.

Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for lymphoma?

a)

Stem cell transplant

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Radiation therapy

d)

Chemotherapy

45.

Which of the following is a common symptom of lymphedema?

a)

Rash

b)

Headache

c)

Fever

d)

Swelling in the arms or legs

46.

Lymphedema most often occurs due to damage or removal of which part of the body?

a)

Blood vessels

b)

Lymph nodes

c)

Bones

d)

Muscles

47.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to help manage lymphedema?

a)

Compression garments

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Massaging the affected area

d)

Ignoring swelling

48.

Which of the following is a common reason for performing a tonsillectomy?

a)

Chronic tonsillitis

b)

Asthma

c)

Frequent nosebleeds

d)

Hearing loss

49.

After a tonsillectomy, which of the following is a recommended dietary choice during recovery?

a)

Potato chips

b)

Ice cream

c)

Hot soup

d)

Spicy foods

50.

Which of the following is a possible complication following a tonsillectomy?

a)

Increased sense of taste

b)

Bleeding

c)

Improved vision

d)

Hair loss

51.

Which of the following is a common indication for performing a splenectomy?

a)

Appendicitis

b)

Trauma to the spleen

c)

Gallstones

d)

Kidney stones

52.

After a splenectomy, patients are at increased risk for infections caused by which type of organisms?

a)

Viruses

b)

Fungi

c)

Encapsulated bacteria

d)

Parasites

53.

Which vaccine is recommended for patients following a splenectomy?

a)

Rabies vaccine

b)

Influenza vaccine

c)

Hepatitis B vaccine

d)

Pneumococcal vaccine

54.

What Does the Lymphatic System Do?


  • Collect extra ​ (a)   fluid from body tissues and return it to the ​ (b)   .

  • This is important because water, proteins, and other substances are always ​ (c)   out of tiny blood ​ (d)   into the surrounding body tissues.

Choose from the below words
lymph
blood
leaking
capillaries
55.

If the lymphatic system didn't drain the excess fluid, what would happen

a)

Body tissues would swell up

b)

Body tissues would shrink due to lack of fluid

c)

The excretory system would fail

56.

The lymphatic system is a network of very small ​ (a)   (or vessels) that ​ (b)   lymph fluid from all over the body.

The heart, lungs, intestines, liver, and ​ (c)   also contain lymphatic tissue.

Choose from the below words
tubes
drain
skin
57.

Which is NOT one of the major parts of the lymph system

a)

Bone marrow

b)

Spleen

c)

Tonsils

d)

Heart

58.

Lymph nodes are in clusters in the neck, ​ (a)   , and groin area. They're also found along the lymphatic pathways in the ​ (b)   , abdomen, and pelvis, where they ​ (c)   the blood.

Choose from the below words
armpit
chest
filter
59.

Cells that originate in the bone marrow and make antibodies to fight pathogens are known as ____.

a)

leukocytes

b)

neutrophils

c)

neutrophils

d)

erythrocytes

60.

The lymphatic structure that closely parallel veins are called?

a)

capillaries

b)

lymph vessels

c)

lymph

61.

Which of the following best describes the lymphatic medulla within a lymph node?

a)

The site of T cell maturation

b)

The central region containing medullary cords and sinuses

c)

The outermost layer containing follicles

d)

A capsule surrounding the lymph node

62.

What is the primary function of the medullary cords found in the lymphatic medulla?

a)

Filtration of lymph and housing plasma cells and macrophages

b)

Transport of oxygen

c)

Production of red blood cells

d)

Secretion of digestive enzymes

63.

Which cells are most abundant in the lymphatic medulla of a lymph node?

a)

Hepatocytes and Kupffer cells

b)

Neurons and glial cells

c)

Chondrocytes and osteocytes

d)

Plasma cells and macrophages

64.

Which of the following best describes the function of the lymphatic cortex in a lymph node?

a)

Filtration of blood

b)

Production of red blood cells

c)

Site of lymphocyte activation and proliferation

d)

Storage of platelets

65.

The lymphatic cortex is primarily composed of which type of cell?

a)

Macrophages

b)

Neutrophils

c)

Lymphocytes

d)

Erythrocytes

66.

Which of the following is considered the first-line treatment for lymphedema?

a)

Compression therapy

b)

Radiation therapy

c)

Antibiotic medication

d)

Surgical removal of lymph nodes

67.

Which of the following should generally be avoided to help prevent worsening of lymphedema?

a)

Wearing tight jewelry on the affected limb

b)

Practicing gentle exercise

c)

Keeping the limb elevated

d)

Using prescribed compression garments

68.

What is the primary purpose of using an Unna boot in the treatment of lymphedema?

a)

To provide rigid immobilization

b)

To deliver medication directly to the lymph nodes

c)

To offer graduated compression and support venous return

d)

To keep the limb warm

69.

When applying an Unna boot for lymphedema, which of the following is most important to monitor?

a)

Hearing ability

b)

Skin color and temperature of the affected limb

c)

Patient's heart rate

d)

Blood glucose levels

70.

Which of the following is a common symptom of lymphoma?

a)

Swollen lymph nodes

b)

Frequent urination

c)

Joint pain

d)

Blurred vision

71.

Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by the presence of which type of cell?

a)

Plasma cell

b)

Reed-Sternberg cell

c)

Basophil

d)

Neutrophil

72.

Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm lymphoma?

a)

Blood glucose test

b)

Lymph node biopsy

c)

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

d)

Urinalysis

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