16 Questions
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
To return fluid from the tissues to be recirculated
Where does lymph ultimately empty into?
Right or left subclavian vein
What does lymph transport from the digestive system to the blood?
Fats via chylomicrons
What is the origin of the word 'lymph'?
The name of the ancient Roman deity of fresh water, Lympha
What is the composition of lymph when it leaves a lymph node?
Richer in lymphocytes than blood plasma
What gives chyle its milky white appearance?
Triglycerides (fat)
What is the intermediary for exchange of constituents between blood and tissue cells?
Interstitial fluid
Where does interstitial fluid form at the arterial end of capillaries?
Due to the higher pressure of blood compared to veins
What is the composition of lymph when it is formed?
Watery clear liquid with the same composition as the interstitial fluid
What is the main function of lymph in relation to proteins and interstitial fluid?
Returns proteins and excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream
What is the main method of lymph movement?
Peristalsis
What prevents the backward flow of lymph along the vessels?
Valves
What is the average lymph flow in the thoracic duct in an average resting person?
Approximately 100ml per hour
What is the role of histopathological examination of the lymph system?
Used as a screening tool for immune system analysis
What did Ross Granville Harrison demonstrate the growth of in a medium of clotted lymph?
Frog nerve cell processes
What did E. Steinhardt, C. Israeli, and R. A. Lambert grow in fragments of tissue culture from guinea pig cornea grown in lymph?
Vaccinia virus
Test your knowledge of the lymphatic system with this quiz. Explore the functions of lymph, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes in returning fluid from tissues for recirculation.
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