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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
- Storing excess nutrients
- Transporting lymph throughout the body (correct)
- Pumping blood around the body
- Producing red blood cells
Which of the following components are found in lymph?
Which of the following components are found in lymph?
- White blood cells, proteins, fats, and cellular debris (correct)
- Red blood cells and platelets
- Only red blood cells
- Only white blood cells
Which organs are considered primary lymphatic organs?
Which organs are considered primary lymphatic organs?
- Bone marrow and thymus (correct)
- Small intestine and lungs
- Lymph nodes and spleen
- Liver and kidneys
How do the lymphatic system and circulatory system differ in terms of composition?
How do the lymphatic system and circulatory system differ in terms of composition?
Which organ plays a central role in pumping lymph throughout the body?
Which organ plays a central role in pumping lymph throughout the body?
What is the role of secondary lymphatic organs such as lymph nodes?
What is the role of secondary lymphatic organs such as lymph nodes?
Which type of cells are abundant in lymph but not in blood?
Which type of cells are abundant in lymph but not in blood?
Which of the following is NOT a component of lymph?
Which of the following is NOT a component of lymph?
In the lymphatic system, what is the role of secondary lymphatic organs?
In the lymphatic system, what is the role of secondary lymphatic organs?
What is the primary function of primary lymphatic organs like the thymus?
What is the primary function of primary lymphatic organs like the thymus?
How does the composition of blood differ from that of lymph?
How does the composition of blood differ from that of lymph?
Which organ in the circulatory system corresponds to the thymus in the lymphatic system?
Which organ in the circulatory system corresponds to the thymus in the lymphatic system?
What is the key function of the spleen as a secondary lymphatic organ?
What is the key function of the spleen as a secondary lymphatic organ?
Which of the following is responsible for pushing lymph throughout the body in the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is responsible for pushing lymph throughout the body in the lymphatic system?
What distinguishes the composition of blood from that of lymph in terms of fats?
What distinguishes the composition of blood from that of lymph in terms of fats?
'What makes the bone marrow a primary lymphatic organ?'
'What makes the bone marrow a primary lymphatic organ?'
'Why is the heart characterized as a central organ in the circulatory system?'
'Why is the heart characterized as a central organ in the circulatory system?'
