Lymphatic System Overview

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What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

To transport oxygen to the body cells
To transport nutrients from the digestive system
To collect and transport interstitial fluid and proteins back to the blood (correct)
To fight invading microorganisms

What happens when the interstitial fluid is not returned to the blood?

It causes a decrease in blood volume and pressure
It causes a decrease in the production of lymph
It causes a swelling on that tissue, a condition referred to as edema (correct)
It causes an increase in blood volume and pressure

What are lymphatic capillaries responsible for?

Gathering the fluid in the tissue spaces and delivering it to the lymphatic vessels (correct)
Transporting oxygen to the body cells
Transporting carbon dioxide from the body cells
Transporting nutrients from the digestive system

Where are lymphatic capillaries absent?

In the brain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the lymphatic system and the circulatory system?

The lymphatic system helps maintain blood volume and pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the lymph nodes?

To filter and clean the lymph (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between lymphatic capillaries and blood capillaries?

Lymphatic capillaries are wider than blood capillaries (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of obstruction of lymphatic vessels?

It causes an accumulation of lymph in the site of obstruction, leading to swelling (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the lymphatic system in maintaining a healthy immune system?

It helps maintain a healthy immune system by filtering lymph and producing antibodies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the interstitial fluid and the lymph?

The interstitial fluid is formed during blood filtration in the blood capillaries, while the lymph is formed in the lymphatic vessels (C) Signup and view all the answers