Lymphatic System and Tissue Fluid
18 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of lacteals?

  • To pick up interstitial fluid and dietary lipids (correct)
  • To filter out waste products from the blood
  • To produce immune cells
  • To transport oxygenated blood to the body
  • What is the characteristic of the lymph in the lacteals?

  • It has a milky color (correct)
  • It has a clear color
  • It has a reddish color
  • It has a yellowish color
  • What is the main difference between lymphatic vessels and veins?

  • Lymphatic vessels have a single-layered wall
  • Lymphatic vessels have a thicker wall
  • Lymphatic vessels have a three-layered wall, but thinner than veins (correct)
  • Lymphatic vessels have fewer valves
  • Which lymphatic duct drains lymph from the lower limbs and pelvic cavity?

    <p>Thoracic duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the dilated sac at the beginning of the thoracic duct?

    <p>Cisterna chyli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for lymphatic cells?

    <p>Lymphoid cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lymphatic system in regards to tissue fluid?

    <p>To remove excess tissue fluid and return it to the venous circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which dietary lipids are transported in the lymphatic system?

    <p>Through lacteals in the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is NOT part of the lymphatic system?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of lymphatic capillaries that allows them to absorb larger particles?

    <p>More permeable than blood capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?

    <p>To produce immune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?

    <p>To aid in the development of immune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lymphatic organ is the largest in the body?

    <p>Spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of lymphatic nodules?

    <p>To filter and attack antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of lymph nodes?

    <p>Bean-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are lymph nodes typically found?

    <p>In both clusters and individually throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the thymus gland?

    <p>Behind the sternum in the thoracic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells are macrophages?

    <p>Epithelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Human Circulatory System and Lymphatic System
    3 questions
    General Anatomy Circulatory System
    13 questions

    General Anatomy Circulatory System

    ScenicSnowflakeObsidian avatar
    ScenicSnowflakeObsidian
    Lymphatic System and Capillaries
    18 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser