Lymphatic System

Question 1

network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials

Answer 1

Lymphatic system

Question 2

Functions of lymphatic system (3)

Answer 2

Transportation of lymph
Body’s fluid balance
Transportation of fats

Question 3

Fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells

Answer 3

Lymph

Question 4

Lymphoid organ associated with the circulatory system

Answer 4

Spleen

Question 5

Lymphoid organs located in the walls of the small intestine

Answer 5

Peyer’s patches

Question 6

Unencapsulated aggregate of lymphatic nodules associated with the pharyngeal mucosa

Answer 6

Tonsil

Question 7

Is an organ of immature animals, undergoing involution (shrinkage) at puberty, although never completely disappearing

Answer 7

Thymus

Question 8

Found only in birds, round sac located just above the cloaca

Answer 8

Bursa of fabricius

Question 9

Filters the lymph and act as one of the first defenses against infection by harboring lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages

Answer 9

Lymph nodes