Lymphatic and Immune System

Question 1

Lymph

Answer 1

The fluid that removes cellular waste products, pathogens, and dead blood cells from the tissues.

Question 2

Lymphatic Vessels and Ducts

Answer 2

The capillaries, vessels, and ducts that return lymph from the tissues to the venous bloodstream.

Question 3

Lymph Nodes

Answer 3

Bean-shaped structures of the lymphatic system where pathogens and other harmful substances are filtered from the lymph by specialized cells of the immune system.

Question 4

Tonsils and Adenoids

Answer 4

Lymphoid structures of the lymphatic system that protect the entry to the respiratory system.

Question 5

Spleen

Answer 5

A sac-like mass of lymphoid tissue with protective roles in both the immune and lymphatic systems.

Question 6

Bone Marrow

Answer 6

Produces lymphocytes, which are specialized leukocytes (white blood cells).

Question 7

Lymphocytes

Answer 7

Specialized leukocytes that play important roles in immune reactions.

Question 8

Thymus

Answer 8

A gland located in the upper chest with specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems.

Question 9

anti-

Answer 9

against