Lymphatic System Anatomy and Functions Quiz

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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?

Red blood cells

Neurons

Muscles

White blood cells (correct)

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?

Left subclavian vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lymph nodes?

Filtering lymph and trapping pathogens Signup and view all the answers

In which organ are T lymphocytes produced and matured?

Thymus Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main functions of the lymphatic system?

Fluid recovery, immunity, and lipid absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component that lymph may contain?

Platelets Signup and view all the answers

What are the three layers that compose the walls of lymphatic vessels?

Tunica intima, tunica media, tunica adventitia Signup and view all the answers

What helps aid the flow of lymph in lymphatic vessels?

Rhythmic contractions of lymphatic vessels Signup and view all the answers

How do the superficial networks of lymphatic vessels differ from the deep networks?

Location in the body and flow of lymph Signup and view all the answers

Where does the lymph ultimately flow to from the collecting ducts?

Subclavian veins Signup and view all the answers

At which vertebral level does the lymphatic vessels pass through the diaphragm?

T12 Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel does the lymphatic duct empty into in the right venous angle?

Right subclavian vein Signup and view all the answers

Where are lymphatic nodules or follicles most commonly found?

Lymph nodes, tonsils, and appendix Signup and view all the answers

Which type of white blood cells are found in the lymphatic system?

Lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

Where does the thoracic duct terminate?

Left venous angle Signup and view all the answers

Which trunk forms the right lymphatic duct?

Right bronchomediastinal trunk Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lymphocytes in the immune system?

Attack and destroy foreign material Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a lymphatic organ?

Appendix Signup and view all the answers

Where are Peyer's patches located in the body?

Distal part of small intestines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main sets of tonsils?

Adenoid tonsils Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the body?

Cleanse lymph and filter foreign bodies Signup and view all the answers

Why do tonsils not contain a capsule?

To guard against ingested/inhaled pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes non-Hodgkin lymphoma from Hodgkin lymphoma?

Mainly involves T-cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Hodgkin lymphoma?

Painless enlargements of lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of tonsillitis?

Bacterial and viral infections Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if appendicitis is left untreated?

Appendix will burst and lead to peritonitis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lymphoma is more common?

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Signup and view all the answers

Why are almost all cases of appendicitis treated as emergencies?

To minimize the risk of peritonitis Signup and view all the answers