Anatomy - Lymphatic System

Question 1

The main function of the _____ is to remove bacteria and worn out or damaged erythrocytes and platelets.

Answer 1

Spleen

Question 2

What are the components of the lymphatic system?

Answer 2

Lymph, lymphocytes, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus

Question 3

The ____ system carries fluid away from tissues.

Answer 3

Lymphatic

Question 4

In cases of abdominal trauma, the _____ is the most commonly injured organ.

Answer 4

Spleen

Question 5

Where are inguinal nodes found?

Answer 5

Groin

Question 6

In the lymphatic system, what is the function of the thymus?

Answer 6

Creation of lymphocytes

Question 7

____ cell lymphocytes identify foreign substance in body.

Answer 7

T

Question 8

The lymphatic system starts where?

Answer 8

Thymus

Question 9

What are the three roles of the lymphatic system?

Answer 9

maintain fluid balance in tissues
absorb fats from the GI track
Immune system of the body

Question 10

Lymph is in everything except?

Answer 10

CNS, bone marrow