Lymphatic Anatomy I
Which organ helps trap and destroy invaders trying to enter the body through the nose and mouth?
Tonsils
T or F
The lymphatic system transports lymph in a two-way network.
False
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
A Transporting oxygen to tissues
B Removing carbon dioxide from the blood
C Filtering and returning interstitial fluid to the bloodstream
D Producing red blood cells
C Filtering and returning interstitial fluid to the bloodstream
The lymphatic system orks with the ______ system as the body’s security system.
Immune
Water makes up ___% to ____% of lymph.
90% to 95%
Which lymphatic strucuture is also a gland, and serves as the location for T cell maturation.
Thymus
In tissues, the fluid is known as interstitial fluid. Once the fluid enters the lymphatic system, it is called _____.
Lymph
T or F
Lymph nodes are the primary sites for the body’s immune response.
True
Which immune cells are primarily found in lymphatic tissues and organs?
T Cells and B Cells
The lymphatic system is essential to the immune system and the __________.
A. Reproductive system
B. Circulatory system
C. Endocrine system
D. Integumentary system
B. Circulatory System
Select all of the following which are found in lymph.
Cellular waste
Red blood cells
Water
White blood cells
Cellular waste
Water
White blood cells
Select all of the following which are functions of the lymphatic system.
Maintains fluid balance between the blood and tissues
Regulates the release of waste from the body
Supporting the immune system
Transports dietary fats from the digestive system to the blood stream
Maintains fluid balance between the blood and tissues
Supporting the immune system
Transports dietary fats from the digestive system to the blood stream
Lymph nodes in the __________ are close to the skin and susceptible to visible swelling during an infection.
A. Armpit and ear
B. Hip and throat
C. Throat and armpit
D. Fingers and armpit
C. Throat and armpit
Which of the following terms describes immunity from vaccines?
A. Active immunity
B. Passive immunity
C. Joint immunity
D. Innate immunity
A. Active immunity
Which of the following analogies best describes the lymphatic system?
A. The body’s filtration system
B. The body’s security system
C. The body’s transportation system
D. The body’s garbage disposal system
B. The body’s security system
Primary Lymphatic Tissue includes (2)
Red bone marrow
Thymus
Which lymphatic structure carries lymph from the capillaries to the lymph nodes for filtering.
Lymphatic vessels
__________ T-cells direct immune response by activating B-cells, while __________ T-cells directly bind to and kill foreign materials.
Helper T-cells
Killer T-cells
Which area of the body has no lymphatic tissue?
Epidermis
The five signs of inflammation include __________.
Heat, pain, redness, swelling and loss of function
Secondary Lymphatic Tissue includes (4)
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Tonsils
Peyer's Patches
What is the primary function of an antibody?
To kill pathogens by binding to their specific antigens
The cause of lymph node swelling is __________.
White blood cells detect a foreign substance and recruit other cells to the site
Fluid, vessels, tissues and organs which support the immune system, maintain fluid balance and transport dietary fats.
Lymphatic System