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WorksheetsLymphatic System of The Human Body
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Fill in the blank: The lymphatic system is a group of organs, vessels, and tissues that protect you from _______ and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body.
infection
dehydration
fractures
allergies
Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?
Protects you from infection
Helps you breathe
Pumps blood
Digests food
The lymphatic system helps keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body.
True
False
What is the clear, watery fluid that comes from plasma (the liquid part of the blood) called?
lymph
bile
saliva
urine
What are the thin tubes that collect lymph fluid from tissues and return it to the bloodstream called?
lymphatic vessels
arteries
veins
capillaries
Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped structures that are part of the body's ________ system. They filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and they contain lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help the body fight infection and disease.
immune
digestive
respiratory
circulatory
Which of the following is a function of lymph nodes?
They help the body digest food
They filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid and contain lymphocytes that help fight infection and disease
They produce hormones
They store energy
Fill in the blank: ______ is the organ primarily responsible for the production and maturation of immune cells.
thymus
liver
pancreas
kidney
Fill in the blank: ______ is an abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells in most vertebrates and forming part of the immune system.
spleen
liver
pancreas
kidney
What is the term for either of two small masses of lymphoid tissue in the throat, one on each side of the root of the tongue?
tonsils
adenoids
uvula
epiglottis
What is the spongy substance found in the center of the bones that makes bone marrow stem cells and other substances, which in turn produce blood cells?
bone marrow
cartilage
ligament
periosteum
Where are the tonsils located?
The tonsils are located at the back of the throat, near the mouth and nasal cavity.
The tonsils are located in the lower abdomen, near the intestines.
The tonsils are located in the chest, near the heart and lungs.
The tonsils are located in the upper arm, near the shoulder joint.
Refer to the diagram of the lymphatic system. Where are the lymph nodes located?
Lymph nodes are located throughout the body, especially in the neck, armpits, and groin.
Lymph nodes are only found in the brain and spinal cord.
Lymph nodes are located only in the hands and feet.
Lymph nodes are found exclusively in the digestive system.
Where are the lymph vessels located?
Lymph vessels are spread throughout the body, connecting lymph nodes and other lymphatic organs.
Only in the digestive system, near the stomach and intestines.
Exclusively in the arms and legs, not in the torso.
Only in the brain and spinal cord.
Where is the thymus located?
The thymus is located in the upper chest, behind the sternum and between the lungs.
The thymus is located in the lower abdomen, near the intestines.
The thymus is located in the neck, beside the thyroid gland.
The thymus is located at the base of the brain, near the pituitary gland.
Where is the spleen located?
The spleen is located on the left side of the abdomen, just under the rib cage.
The spleen is located in the lower right side of the abdomen, near the appendix.
The spleen is located in the center of the chest, behind the sternum.
The spleen is located in the upper right side of the abdomen, near the liver.
Where is the bone marrow located?
Bone marrow is located inside the bones, especially in the pelvis, spine, and long bones of the arms and legs.
Bone marrow is located in the muscles surrounding the bones.
Bone marrow is located in the skin layers.
Bone marrow is located in the lungs and heart.
