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What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
- Providing immune response (correct)
- Transporting oxygen to the body
- Generating heat for the body
- Assisting in digestion
Which one of the following is a component of the lymphatic system?
Which one of the following is a component of the lymphatic system?
- Red blood cells
- Neurons
- Muscles
- White blood cells (correct)
What is the major function of lymph in the body?
What is the major function of lymph in the body?
- Producing hormones
- Maintaining fluid balance and immunity (correct)
- Transporting nutrients
- Conducting electrical signals
Where does the thoracic duct drain lymph into?
Where does the thoracic duct drain lymph into?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
In which organ are T lymphocytes produced and matured?
In which organ are T lymphocytes produced and matured?
What are the three main functions of the lymphatic system?
What are the three main functions of the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is NOT a component that lymph may contain?
Which of the following is NOT a component that lymph may contain?
What are the three layers that compose the walls of lymphatic vessels?
What are the three layers that compose the walls of lymphatic vessels?
What helps aid the flow of lymph in lymphatic vessels?
What helps aid the flow of lymph in lymphatic vessels?
How do the superficial networks of lymphatic vessels differ from the deep networks?
How do the superficial networks of lymphatic vessels differ from the deep networks?
Where does the lymph ultimately flow to from the collecting ducts?
Where does the lymph ultimately flow to from the collecting ducts?
At which vertebral level does the lymphatic vessels pass through the diaphragm?
At which vertebral level does the lymphatic vessels pass through the diaphragm?
Which vessel does the lymphatic duct empty into in the right venous angle?
Which vessel does the lymphatic duct empty into in the right venous angle?
Where are lymphatic nodules or follicles most commonly found?
Where are lymphatic nodules or follicles most commonly found?
Which type of white blood cells are found in the lymphatic system?
Which type of white blood cells are found in the lymphatic system?
Where does the thoracic duct terminate?
Where does the thoracic duct terminate?
Which trunk forms the right lymphatic duct?
Which trunk forms the right lymphatic duct?
What is the main function of lymphocytes in the immune system?
What is the main function of lymphocytes in the immune system?
Which of the following is NOT considered a lymphatic organ?
Which of the following is NOT considered a lymphatic organ?
Where are Peyer's patches located in the body?
Where are Peyer's patches located in the body?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main sets of tonsils?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main sets of tonsils?
What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the body?
What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the body?
Why do tonsils not contain a capsule?
Why do tonsils not contain a capsule?
What distinguishes non-Hodgkin lymphoma from Hodgkin lymphoma?
What distinguishes non-Hodgkin lymphoma from Hodgkin lymphoma?
What is the main characteristic of Hodgkin lymphoma?
What is the main characteristic of Hodgkin lymphoma?
What is a common cause of tonsillitis?
What is a common cause of tonsillitis?
What can happen if appendicitis is left untreated?
What can happen if appendicitis is left untreated?
Which type of lymphoma is more common?
Which type of lymphoma is more common?
Why are almost all cases of appendicitis treated as emergencies?
Why are almost all cases of appendicitis treated as emergencies?
