The Lymphatic and Immune System

Question 1

Consists of a network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and the spleen, the thymus gland, and the tonsils

Answer 1

The Lymphatic and Immune System

Question 2

Form an extensive network of ducts throughout the entire body that serve as one-way pipes conducting lymph (fluids inside the lymphatic vessel) from the tissues toward the thoracic cavity

Answer 2

Lymphatic Vessels

Question 3

Small organs composed of lymphatic tissue located along the route of the lymphatic vessels

Answer 3

Lymph Nodes (lymph glands)

Question 4

House lymphocytes and antibodies and therefore work to remove pathogens and cell debris as lymph passes through them on its way back to the thoracic cavity

Answer 4

Lymph Nodes (lymph glands)

Question 5

Trap and destroy cells from cancerous tumors

Answer 5

Lymph Nodes (lymph glands)

Question 6

Collections of lymphatic tissue located on each side of the throat or pharynx

Answer 6

Tonsils

Question 7

Filters out and destroys old red blood cells, recycles the iron, and also stores some of the blood supply for the body

Answer 7

Spleen

Question 8

Essential for the proper development of the immune system

Answer 8

Thymus gland

Question 9

It assists the body with the immune function and the development of antibodies

Answer 9

Thymus gland

Question 10

This organ’s hormone, thymosin, changes lymphocytes to T lymphocytes (simply called T cells), which play an important role in the immune response.

Answer 10

Thymus gland

Question 11

The thymus is active in the unborn child and throughout childhood until adolescence, when it begins to shrink in size

Answer 11

Thymus gland

Question 12

The body’s ability to defend itself against pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, toxins, and cancerous tumors

Answer 12

Immunity