27 Questions
What is the one of function of the lymphatic system?
To remove larger particles that escape into tissue fluid
How does the lymph move through the lymphatic system?
All of the above
What is the role of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?
To filter and clean the lymph before returning it to the blood
What is transported through the lymphatic system?
Lymph and proteins
What is the relationship between the lymphatic system and the circulatory system?
The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system
What is the third primary function of the lymphatic system?
To absorb fats from the small intestine
What is the function of lymph nodes?
To trap and sometimes become swollen with bacteria and white blood cells
What type of cancer starts in the lymph nodes?
Lymphoma
What happens if the spleen is severely damaged?
It can be removed surgically with a procedure called a splenectomy
What takes over the majority of the spleen's functions if it is removed?
The liver
What is the function of the red pulp of the spleen?
To remove old red blood cells from the blood supply
What is the main function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
To connect bone to bone
What is the term for the central shaft of a long bone?
Diaphysis
What is the primary function of tendons in the skeletal system?
To connect muscle to bone
What type of tissue is the main component of bones?
Connective tissue
What is the term for the less dense, porous bone tissue?
Spongy bone
What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone growth and maintenance?
Producing new bone tissue
What type of bone is filled with red marrow and is responsible for producing all the blood cells in the adult body?
Spongy bone
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone growth and maintenance?
Releasing enzymes that break down bone
What is the central canal of the osteon lined with?
Blood vessels and nerves
What is the name of the basic functional unit of compact bone?
Osteon
Which part of the skeletal system includes the cranium and facial bones?
Axial skeleton
By what age do humans typically reach their full height?
Late adolescence
What happens to bone mass after the age of 30?
It slowly decreases
What is the primary characteristic of osteoporosis?
Low bone density
Which group is more susceptible to osteoporosis?
Women after menopause
Why do women produce osteoporosis more rapidly after menopause?
They produce less estrogen
Learn about the lymphatic system, its connection to the circulatory system, and its components. Understand how lymph moves through the body without a pump. This quiz covers the basics of the lymphatic system and its relation to the skeletal system.
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