The Lymphatic System
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What are the components of the lymphatic system?

  • Lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic trunks, and lymphatic organs
  • Lymphatic vessels, lymphatic trunks, and lymphatic organs (correct)
  • Lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, and lymphatic trunks
  • Lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, and interposed lymph nodes
  • Which is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

  • To be part of the specific immune system
  • To clear the interstitial spaces of tissue fluid and substances that cannot be reabsorbed in the venous capillary bed (correct)
  • To return lymphocytes from the lymphatic organs to the blood
  • To carry away food lipids (chylomicrons) absorbed in the bowel
  • Which organs are part of the secondary organs of the lymphatic system?

  • Spleen and lymph nodes
  • Spleen and tonsils (correct)
  • Thymus and bone marrow
  • Tonsils and lymph nodes
  • What does the lymphatic system carry away from the bowel?

    <p>Food lipids (chylomicrons) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system drains the skin and subcutaneous tissue?

    <p>Superficial system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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