16 Questions
Which of the following best describes the lymphatic system?
A network of vessels, tissues, and organs that carries lymph
Where is the lymphatic system located?
In the immune system
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
To carry lymph and play a vital role in the immune system
Which year did Gaspare Aselli produce the first medical atlas detailing the lymphatic vessels in the human intestine tissue?
1622
Who was the first to recognise that the lymphatic system runs through the entire human body and gave it the name 'lymphatic system'?
Thomas Bartholin
What is the main difference between the lymphatic system and the cardiovascular system?
The lymphatic system has no pump
What was the treatment used by Winiwarter in 1917 for lymphoedema?
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
Transporting oxygen
Who were some of the first to conduct human dissections in Greece and recognized the vessel system surrounding tissues of human intestines?
Herophilus and Erasistratus
When was the lymphatic system first described in an anatomical atlas?
460 BC
Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?
It moves over 3 liters of fluid a day
Who was the first to use manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) in the treatment of lymphoedema in hospitals?
Winiwarter
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
Production of red blood cells
Who was the first to recognise the lymphatic system and gave it the name 'lymphatic system'?
Thomas
Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system's relationship with cancer?
Tumors release a growth factor that increases the number and width of lymphatic pathways
What was the significance of the discovery made by Starling in 1927?
Starling discovered the formation of lymph
Test your knowledge about the lymphatic system in this quiz! Explore the components, functions, and location of the lymphatic system, as well as the specific tissues that make it up. Challenge yourself and learn more about this important system that plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and supporting the immune system.
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