Lymphatic System Physiology Quiz

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What are the two semi-independent parts of the lymphatic system?

  • Skeletal muscle and smooth muscle
  • Lymphatic vessels and lymphoid tissues (correct)
  • Blood vessels and lymph nodes
  • Heart and lungs

What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

  • Maintain body temperature
  • Transport fluids back to the blood (correct)
  • Produce red blood cells
  • Regulate blood pressure

What carries excess tissue fluid in the lymphatic system?

  • Lymphatic vessels (correct)
  • Muscles
  • Blood vessels
  • Nerves

How does lymph move in the lymphatic vessels?

<p>One way system toward the heart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides the milking action to help move lymph in the lymphatic vessels?

<p>Skeletal muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the lymphatic vessels?

<p>Transporting excess tissue fluid back to the blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides the milking action to help move lymph in the lymphatic vessels?

<p>Rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle in vessel walls (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the properties of lymphatic vessels?

<p>They move lymph toward the heart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lymphoid tissues and organs in the lymphatic system?

<p>Play essential roles in body defense and resistance to disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What consists of excess tissue fluid carried by lymphatic vessels?

<p>&quot;Lymph&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the role of lymphatic vessels in body defense?

<p>They transport excess tissue fluid back to the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lymphoid tissues and organs in the lymphatic system?

<p>Providing a site for immune responses against pathogens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic describes the movement of lymph in lymphatic vessels?

<p>It has a milking action of skeletal muscle and rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle in vessel walls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lymphatic system in transporting fluids back to the blood?

<p>To prevent the accumulation of excess tissue fluid in the tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of lymph carried by lymphatic vessels?

<p>It has a lower oxygen content than blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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