Lymphatic System Quiz

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

What is the composition of lymph?

What are the lymphatic vessels subdivided into, from smallest to largest?

What is the function of lymphatic capillaries?

Which lymphatic organ is responsible for filtering lymph and removing harmful substances?

What is the role of lymphatic vessels' valves?

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system in the digestive system?

What is the arterial end of the capillary bed responsible for?

What is the venous end of the capillary bed responsible for?

What is the approximate daily volume of excess fluid absorbed by lymph vessels?

Which one of the following is NOT a major lymphatic trunk?

Where does the cisterna chyli receive lymph from?

Which lymphatic duct receives lymph from the right side of the head and neck, right arm, and right thorax?

Which lymphatic duct receives lymph from the left side of the head and neck, left arm, left thorax, and everything inferior to the diaphragm?

What is the function of lymphatic nodules?

What is the function of tonsils?

Which lymphatic organ is large in infants and young but almost nonfunctional in adults?

What is the largest lymphatic organ?

Which lymphatic organ monitors blood for pathogens?

What divides the spleen into nodules consisting of an arteriole surrounded by white pulp and feeding sinusoid capillaries surrounded by red pulp?

The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance between the blood and tissues.

Lymph is a fluid connective tissue composed of plasma with erythrocytes.

One of the functions of the lymphatic system is to defend against bacteria and other intruders.

The lymphatic system facilitates absorption of fats and fat-soluble nutrients in the digestive system.

Lymphatic vessels absorb excess fluid around capillary beds.

Lymphatic capillaries have a larger diameter than blood capillaries.

Lymphatic vessels have valves that prevent pooling of lymph.

The cisterna chyli receives lymph from the lower limbs and abdomen.

The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from the right side of the head and neck, right arm, and right thorax.

The primary function of tonsils is to filter lymph and remove harmful substances.

Lymphatic trunks drain lymph from major body regions.

The cisterna chyli receives lymph from the small intestine during digestion of fatty foods.

The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from the right side of the head and neck, right arm, and right thorax.

MALT stands for Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue.

Tonsils protect the pharynx from infection.

The thymus is larger in infants and young individuals compared to adults.

Lymph nodes monitor lymph for pathogens.

The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ.

Lymphatic vessels are subdivided into capillaries, vessels, trunks, and ducts.

Lymphatic capillaries primarily function to absorb excess fluid from the interstitial spaces.