Lymphatic System Quiz
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What is the function of the lymphatic system?

  • To produce new blood cells
  • To regulate body temperature
  • To return fluid from the tissues to be recirculated (correct)
  • To synthesize hormones
  • Where does lymph ultimately empty into?

  • Right or left subclavian vein (correct)
  • Hepatic portal vein
  • Pulmonary artery
  • Renal vein
  • What does lymph transport from the digestive system to the blood?

  • Vitamins via triglycerides
  • Proteins via amino acids
  • Fats via chylomicrons (correct)
  • Carbohydrates via lipoproteins
  • What is the origin of the word 'lymph'?

    <p>The name of the ancient Roman deity of fresh water, Lympha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of lymph when it leaves a lymph node?

    <p>Richer in lymphocytes than blood plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives chyle its milky white appearance?

    <p>Triglycerides (fat)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intermediary for exchange of constituents between blood and tissue cells?

    <p>Interstitial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does interstitial fluid form at the arterial end of capillaries?

    <p>Due to the higher pressure of blood compared to veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of lymph when it is formed?

    <p>Watery clear liquid with the same composition as the interstitial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lymph in relation to proteins and interstitial fluid?

    <p>Returns proteins and excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method of lymph movement?

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

    What prevents the backward flow of lymph along the vessels?

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

    What is the average lymph flow in the thoracic duct in an average resting person?

    <p>Approximately 100ml per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of histopathological examination of the lymph system?

    <p>Used as a screening tool for immune system analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ross Granville Harrison demonstrate the growth of in a medium of clotted lymph?

    <p>Frog nerve cell processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did E. Steinhardt, C. Israeli, and R. A. Lambert grow in fragments of tissue culture from guinea pig cornea grown in lymph?

    <p>Vaccinia virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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