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WorksheetsLymphatic System- Ayre
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is the study of the lymphatic/immune system called?
Immunology
Cardiology
Neurology
Hematology
The lymphatic system is more of a ________ system vs an organ system.
Functional
Digestive
Respiratory
Skeletal
Which direction does fluid always travel in the lymphatic system?
Towards the lungs
Towards the heart
Away from the heart
In both directions
Lymphatic vessels are also called ________.
Lymphatics
Capillaries
Arteries
Veins
About how many liters of fluid become interstitial fluid called lymph?
1 liter
2 liters
3 liters
4 liters
What are the two parts of the lymphatic system?
Lymphatic vessels and lymphoid tissues & organs.
Blood vessels and red blood cells.
Nerves and endocrine glands.
Muscles and bones.
True or False: The lymphatic system is a high pressure system.
True
False
What is the function of the lymphatic vessels?
To form an elaborate drainage system that picks up/transports excess fluid that has escaped from blood back to the cardiovascular system.
To produce red blood cells for the body.
To regulate the body's temperature.
To secrete digestive enzymes into the stomach.
What is the role of tonsils in the lymphatic system?
To produce red blood cells
To trap and remove bacteria entering the throat
To digest food
To produce hormones
What is tonsillitis?
Inflammation of the lymph nodes
Inflammation of the tonsils
Inflammation of the Peyer's patches
Inflammation of the bone marrow
Peyer's Patches resemble ________.
tonsils
lymph nodes
spleen
thymus
Where are Peyer's Patches found?
In the walls of the distal small intestine
In the throat
In the red bone marrow
In the stomach
Name the two types of body defense mechanisms.
1) Innate 2) Adaptive
1) Passive 2) Aggressive
1) Primary 2) Secondary
1) External 2) Internal
The innate defense system responds immediately to protect the body from all foreign substances.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a first line defense of the innate immune system?
Intact skin
Stomach mucosa
Red blood cells
Saliva and tears
What is the role of the adaptive defense system?
To digest food
To fight invaders that get past the innate defenses
To produce hormones
To store fat
T-Cells are a type of lymphocyte that originates in the ________.
red bone marrow
thymus gland
spleen
lymph nodes
What does 'T' stand for in T cells?
Thymus
Thyroid
Thalamus
Tonsil
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Natural Killer Cells (NK)?
Roam body in blood and lymph
Produce antibodies
Can burst and kill cancer cells
Release powerful inflammatory chemicals
Fill in the blank: Phagocytes are found in nearly every ________ organ.
body
plant
mechanical
fictional
Which cells are aggressive lymphocytes that can act spontaneously against targets and are NOT phagocytic?
Natural Killer Cells (NK)
Macrophages
B cells
Neutrophils
What is the main purpose of the inflammatory response?
Prevents the spread of damaging agents to nearby tissues.
Increases the rate of cell division in all tissues.
Decreases the body temperature to fight infection.
Promotes the growth of new blood vessels in the brain.
Which of the following is NOT part of the process of the inflammatory response?
Release of histamines
Makes vessels constrict
Makes capillaries leaky
Phagocytes and WBCs enter
Pus is a mixture of dead or dying neutrophils, broken-down tissue cells, and living/dead pathogens.
True
False
What is an abscess?
An abscess is formed when pus becomes walled off if the area isn't cleared by the natural response.
An abscess is a type of muscle cramp caused by dehydration.
An abscess is a broken bone that has not healed properly.
An abscess is a type of allergic skin reaction.
Allergies are also known as ________.
hypersensitivities
immunodeficiencies
autoimmunities
infections
What is anaphylactic shock?
A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur on rare occasions.
A mild skin irritation caused by pollen.
A type of bacterial infection affecting the lungs.
A temporary increase in blood pressure after exercise.
What percentage of the population in North America is affected by autoimmune diseases?
1%
5%
10%
20%
What type of cells attack and damage the body’s own tissues in autoimmune diseases?
T cells
Red blood cells
Platelets
Muscle cells
What fraction of autoimmune disease patients are women?
1/2
1/3
2/3
3/4
Delayed hypersensitivity reactions can occur how long after exposure?
Immediately
1-3 days later
1 week later
1 month later
Contact dermatitis is caused by what type of exposure?
Direct contact, like poison ivy, etc.
Airborne transmission, like sneezing
Ingestion of contaminated food
Genetic inheritance
