Lymphatic System Structure and Function Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

  • Monitoring body surfaces and internal fluid compartments
  • Connecting parts of the system to the blood vascular system
  • Transporting oxygen to cells (correct)
  • Reacting to the presence of potentially harmful substances

What is the main cellular type of the lymphatic system?

  • Monocytes
  • Platelets
  • Lymphocytes (correct)
  • Erythrocytes

Which of the following is NOT a defined element of the lymphoid system?

  • Appendix
  • Peyer's patches
  • Spleen (correct)
  • Tonsils

What is the role of non-encapsulated collections of lymphoid tissue associated with the gastrointestinal tract (GALT)?

<p>Contributing to immune surveillance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lymph nodes?

<p>Producing lymphocytes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

<p>Transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cellular type of the lymphatic system?

<p>T-cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a defined element of the lymphoid system?

<p>Macrophages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structural architecture and cellular composition of thymus mainly responsible for?

<p>Lymphocyte maturation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium covers the lingual tonsils?

<p>Stratified squamous epithelium (non-keratinized) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many palatine tonsils are present in the human body?

<p>Two (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with the gastrointestinal tract as a part of the lymphatic system?

<p>Tonsils (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tonsil has a single tonsil located in the superior-posterior portion of the pharynx?

<p>Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of crypts in the palatine tonsils?

<p>Contain desquamated epithelial cells and live lymphocytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tonsil lacks crypts?

<p>Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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