Lymphatic System Overview
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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

  • To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
  • To filter blood and remove pathogens
  • To remove waste and toxins from the body
  • To transport lymph fluid and lymphocytes throughout the body (correct)

    • Where do lymphocytes, the key cells of the immune system, originate from?

  • Lymph nodes
  • The spleen
  • The thymus gland
  • Red bone marrow (correct)

    • What is the role of the thymus gland in the lymphatic system?

  • It produces lymph fluid
  • It stores and recycles lymphocytes
  • It filters lymph before it enters the bloodstream
  • It turns some lymphocyte cells into their active form (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the lymphatic vessels in the body?

    <p>To transport lymph fluid and lymphocytes throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between interstitial fluid and lymph?

    <p>Lymph is a type of interstitial fluid that accumulates around cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between primary and secondary lymphatic organs/tissues?

    <p>Primary organs/tissues are where lymphocytes are produced, while secondary organs/tissues are where they are stored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

    <p>To transport lymph fluid from interstitial spaces back into the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity is associated with the lymphatic system's B cells and T cells?

    <p>Adaptive immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between lymphatic tissue and lymphatic organs?

    <p>Lymphatic organs have a capsule around them, while lymphatic tissue does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue is lymphatic tissue composed of?

    <p>Reticular connective tissue with a large number of lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about lymphocytes is true?

    <p>Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell involved in immune responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The lymphatic system transports lymph fluid back into the blood supply, working closely with the circulatory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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