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Lymphatic System and Immune Responses

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the lymphatic system?

Red bone marrow
Blood vessels (correct)
Lymphatic organs
Lymph fluid

What is the primary function of the lymph fluid?

To transport nutrients to cells
To transport oxygen to cells
To remove excess fluid from the interstitial spaces around cells (correct)
To remove waste products from cells

Where do lymphocytes originate?

Lymphatic vessels
Red bone marrow (correct)
Lymphatic organs
Lymph fluid

What is the function of lymphatic organs?

To house masses of lymphatic tissue (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if lymph fluid accumulates around cells?

Swelling occurs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lymphatic vessels?

To transport lymph fluid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

To transport lymph fluid and assist in immune responses (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cell types are involved in adaptive immunity?

B cells and T cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between lymphatic tissue and lymphatic organs?

The text does not provide enough information to distinguish between the two (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is lymphatic tissue composed of?

Reticular connective tissue (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about adaptive immunity is true?

It is the type of immunity that adapts as new microbes or foreign invaders enter the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where is lymphatic tissue found in the body?

Throughout the body in many different structures and organs (B) Signup and view all the answers

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