Lymphatic/Immune System

Question 1

What is the Lymphatic/Immune System?

Answer 1

Protects the body from disease by developing resistance to pathogens and destroying disease-causing microorganisms

Question 2

What is the difference between the Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems?

Answer 2

The lymphatic system transports lymph fluid and the circulatory carries blood

Question 3

What parts consist of the Lymphatic System

Answer 3

Lymph, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen and liver

Question 4

What are Lymphs?

Answer 4

Liquid composed of changing components in the
interstitial fluid as the fluid is circulating throughout the body,
dispersing white blood cells and cell nutrients, as well as
absorbing toxins and waste.

Question 5

What are Lymph Nodes?

Answer 5

Gland-like structure found inside
lymphatic vessels

Question 6

What is the Spleen?

Answer 6

Large lymph node that fights infection and detoxifies the blood

Question 7

What is the Thymus?

Answer 7

Lymphoid organ of the immune system where T-cells mature

Question 8

What is the Liver?

Answer 8

Secretes enzymes
necessary for digestion, synthesizes proteins, and detoxifies
the blood; regulates sugar levels in the blood, helps with
decomposition of red blood cells, and produces hormones
needed for body functions

Question 9

What is Interstitial Fluid?

Answer 9

Solution that bathes and surrounds cells and provides cells with nutrients also removing cell waste