Lymphatic System & Skeletal System

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What is the one of function of the lymphatic system?

To store nutrients for the body

To absorb oxygen from the air

To pump blood throughout the body

To remove larger particles that escape into tissue fluid (correct)

How does the lymph move through the lymphatic system?

Through the contraction of skeletal muscle

Through the heartbeat

Through the movement of smooth muscle in vessel walls

All of the above (correct)

What is the role of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?

To pump lymph throughout the body

To produce white blood cells

To store fats from the small intestine

To filter and clean the lymph before returning it to the blood (correct)

What is transported through the lymphatic system?

Lymph and proteins Signup and view all the answers

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

The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

What is the third primary function of the lymphatic system?

To absorb fats from the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lymph nodes?

To trap and sometimes become swollen with bacteria and white blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of cancer starts in the lymph nodes?

Lymphoma Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the spleen is severely damaged?

It can be removed surgically with a procedure called a splenectomy Signup and view all the answers

What takes over the majority of the spleen's functions if it is removed?

The liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the red pulp of the spleen?

To remove old red blood cells from the blood supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

To connect bone to bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the central shaft of a long bone?

Diaphysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of tendons in the skeletal system?

To connect muscle to bone Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is the main component of bones?

Connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the less dense, porous bone tissue?

Spongy bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone growth and maintenance?

Producing new bone tissue Signup and view all the answers

What type of bone is filled with red marrow and is responsible for producing all the blood cells in the adult body?

Spongy bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone growth and maintenance?

Releasing enzymes that break down bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the central canal of the osteon lined with?

Blood vessels and nerves Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the basic functional unit of compact bone?

Osteon Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeletal system includes the cranium and facial bones?

Axial skeleton Signup and view all the answers

By what age do humans typically reach their full height?

Late adolescence Signup and view all the answers

What happens to bone mass after the age of 30?

It slowly decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of osteoporosis?

Low bone density Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more susceptible to osteoporosis?

Women after menopause Signup and view all the answers

Why do women produce osteoporosis more rapidly after menopause?

They produce less estrogen Signup and view all the answers