Biology Lymphatic-Blood systems finals

Question 1

Is a fluid consisting of formed elements and plasma. Its is produced by bone marrow, and the volume depends on body weight

Answer 1

Blood

Question 2

What is the function of blood?

Answer 2

IT PROVIDES A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION FOR

A. Transporting respiratory gases… oxygen and carbon dioxide
B. Chemicals, such as those found in food, hormones, and salts
C. Cells that protect the body from foreign substances

Question 3

Is the fluid part of the blood. It is clear or straw-colored.

Answer 3

Plasma

Question 4

Are the blood cells formed in the red marrow inside bones. They carry oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Answer 4

Erythrocytes

Question 5

Are platelets, about half the size of erythrocytes. They play and important role in the clotting of blood

Answer 5

Thrombocytes

Question 6

Are bloods the body’s defense against pathogens(Bacteria or virus). They move through cell walls to areas of infection, ingesting and destroying the pathogens.

Answer 6

Leukocytes

Question 7

He discovered the ABO blood system that contained 4 blood types.

Answer 7

Karl Landsteiner

Question 8

Universal Donor

Answer 8

Blood type O

Question 9

Universal Reciever

Answer 9

Blood type AB

Question 10

Is the clear, nearly colorless, alkaline fluid that occupies the space between all the cells of the body. The term for this is ‘interstitial fluid’

Answer 10

Lymph

Question 11

It is connected to the circulatory system. It consists of capillaries, vessels, ducts, and nodes. This system transports lymph one-way…back to the blood stream.

Answer 11

Lymphatic system

Question 12

Primary functions of the lymphatic system

Answer 12

1. Transports proteins and fluids, lost by capillary seepage, back to the bloodstream.
2. Participates in the body’s immune response.
3. Is the pathway for the absorption of fats from the small intestine into the bloodstream.

Question 13

Cancer that starts in the lymph nodes is called_____

Answer 13

Lymphoma

Question 14

When cancer cells break off a tumor and spread into the lymph nodes, it is known as_____

Answer 14

metastatic cancer

Question 15

is a soft, dark purple organ found in the upper-left portion of the abdomen and surrounded by blood and lymph vessels.

Answer 15

Spleen

Question 16

are located in masses of tissue in the back of the throat. They filter bacteria and produce white blood cells.

Answer 16

Tonsils

Question 17

is usually considered as part of the endocrine system, but is actually part of the lymphatic system due to its appearance and function. It manufactures one specific type of the infection-fighting lymphocytes. They are aptly called T-cells.

Answer 17

Thymus gland