Lymphatic system and organs of the lymphatic system

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This is a quiz about the lymphatic system and the United Organs of the Lymphatic System featuring the spleen and his homies.

1

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?
- To maintain fluid balance in the body's internal environment
- To maintain internal homeostasis in response to external & internal stimuli via communication, integration and control
- To play an active role in immunity
2

The lymphatic system is made out of the following except the:
- Lymph
- Lymph nodes
- Isolated nodules of lymphatic tissue, tonsils, thymus & spleen
- Liver
3

Lymphatic vessels transport _______ to the general circulation.
- Tissue fluid
- Proteins
- Fats
- Other substances
- All of the above
4

Which of the lymph is false:
- It is a clear, watery fluid found in the lymphatic system
- It closely resembles plasma, but has a lower percentage of protein.
- It produces chemical messengers called hormones that are sent to specific target cells contained in target tissues and target organs.
- There is higher protein in the thoracic duct lymph due to protein rich lymph from the liver and small intestine.
5

The organs of the lymphatic system include (aside from the spleen):
- Tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes
- Kidneys, thymus, lymph nodes
- Tonsils, kidney, lymph nodes
- Tonsils, thymus, kidneys
6

The tonsils can be found:
- In the mediastinum
- Under the mucous membrane in the mouth and back of the throat
- In the left hypochondrium, directly under diaphragm
7

The tonsils consist of the _____, which protect against bacteria that may invade tissues around the openings between nasal & oral cavities.
- Pharyngeal tonsil, Palatine tonsil, Lingual tonsil
- Pharyngeal tonsil, Palatine tonsil, Lingual tonsil, Nasal cavity
- Pharyngeal tonsil, Palatine tonsil, Lingual tonsil, Nasal cavity, Tongue
8

The _______ is/are the central organ of the lymphatic system.
- lymph
- tonsils
- thymus
- spleen
- lymph nodes
9

The thymus:
- Is the source of lymphocytes before birth and enables lymphocytes to develop into T cells.
- Produces new cells and destroys the old (haematopoiesis).
- Is a blood reservoir.
- Defends by initiating macrophages to remove microorganisms in blood and phagocytose them.
10

Which about the spleen is false:
- It produces new cells and destroys the old (haematopoiesis).
- It is a blood reservoir.
- It defends by initiating macrophages to remove microorganisms in blood and phagocytose them.
- It is the source of lymphocytes before birth and enables lymphocytes to develop into T cells.
11

Lymph nodes are usually present in groups in the: Submaxillary, superficial cervical, axillary, iliac, ______ .
- Plantar.
- Inguinal.
- Encephalon
12

Lymph nodes do not carry out the following function:
- Filtration, both mechanical and biological through cellular destruction
- Phagocytosis - of microorganisms and other injurious particles
- Haematopoiesis: final stages of maturation of some lymphocytes and monocytes
- Decrease blood calcium levels

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Lymphatic system and organs of the lymphatic system

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

The lymphatic system is made out of the following except the:

Lymphatic vessels transport _______ to the general circulation.

Which of the lymph is false:

The organs of the lymphatic system include (aside from the spleen):

The tonsils can be found:

The tonsils consist of the _____, which protect against bacteria that may invade tissues around the openings between nasal & oral cavities.

The _______ is/are the central organ of the lymphatic system.

The thymus:

Which about the spleen is false:

Lymph nodes are usually present in groups in the: Submaxillary, superficial cervical, axillary, iliac, ______ .

Lymph nodes do not carry out the following function:

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