The Lymphatic System

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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

To facilitate digestion

To protect the body from disease-causing microorganisms (correct)

To regulate body temperature

To produce red blood cells

What prevents the backflow of fluid in the lymphatic capillaries?

Valves (correct)

Connective tissue

Muscles

Nerve endings

Where are lymph nodes commonly found in the body?

Back and shoulders

Groin, armpits, and neck (correct)

Hands and feet

Abdomen and chest

What is contained in the lymphatic tissue of a lymph node?

Lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What do lymphatic sinuses within lymph nodes carry?

Network fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lymphatic capillaries?

Prevent backflow of fluid Signup and view all the answers

What happens to most of the fluid that moves from blood capillaries into tissue spaces?

Returns to the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lymph nodes in the body?

Contain lymphocytes and filter lymph Signup and view all the answers

Where are lymph nodes commonly located in the body?

Groin, armpits, and neck Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of lymphatic tissue within lymph nodes?

Lymphocytes and network fibers Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

What prevents the backflow of fluid in the lymphatic capillaries?

Where are lymph nodes commonly found in the body?

What is contained in the lymphatic tissue of a lymph node?

What do lymphatic sinuses within lymph nodes carry?

What is the primary function of lymphatic capillaries?

What happens to most of the fluid that moves from blood capillaries into tissue spaces?

What is the function of lymph nodes in the body?

Where are lymph nodes commonly located in the body?

What is the composition of lymphatic tissue within lymph nodes?

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