The Lymphatic System Flashcards
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
To maintain fluid balance, absorb fats from the digestive tract, and contribute to the immune system.
True or False: The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system.
True
Fill in the blank: Lymphatic vessels transport ________ from tissues back to the bloodstream.
lymph
What are lymph nodes?
Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and contain immune cells.
Which organ is primarily responsible for the production of lymphocytes?
The spleen
Multiple Choice: What is the primary type of immune cell found in lymph nodes? A) Erythrocytes B) Lymphocytes C) Platelets D) Neutrophils
B) Lymphocytes
What substance is transported by the lymphatic system?
Lymph, which contains proteins, fats, and immune cells.
True or False: The lymphatic system has a pump like the heart.
False
What is the role of the thymus in the lymphatic system?
It is where T lymphocytes mature.
Fill in the blank: The ________ duct drains lymph from the right upper body.
right lymphatic
What condition is characterized by the accumulation of lymph fluid in tissues?
Lymphedema
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system? A) Lymph nodes B) Spleen C) Heart D) Thymus
C) Heart
What is the function of the lymphatic capillaries?
To collect excess interstitial fluid and transport it as lymph.
True or False: Lymph is clear and similar to plasma.
True
What are the two main types of lymphocytes?
B cells and T cells
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body.
spleen
What is the purpose of the lymphatic system in relation to infections?
To filter and trap pathogens and facilitate an immune response.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following lymphatic structures is primarily involved in filtering blood? A) Lymph node B) Thymus C) Spleen D) Tonsils
C) Spleen
What is the role of the tonsils in the lymphatic system?
To trap pathogens entering through the mouth and nose.
True or False: The lymphatic system can help transport dietary fats.
True
What is the term for the fluid that is collected by the lymphatic system?
Lymph
Fill in the blank: The ________ lymphatic duct drains lymph from the lower body.
thoracic
What happens to lymph as it travels through the lymphatic system?
It is filtered through lymph nodes and mixed with immune cells.
Multiple Choice: The primary immune response is mediated by which type of lymphocyte? A) T cells B) B cells C) Natural killer cells D) Macrophages
B) B cells
What is chyle?
A milky bodily fluid consisting of fat droplets and lymph, formed in the small intestine.
True or False: The lymphatic system operates independently from the circulatory system.
False
What type of cells do lymph nodes produce?
Lymphocytes
Fill in the blank: ________ are the primary cells involved in the adaptive immune response.
Lymphocytes
What is the significance of the Peyer’s patches?
They are lymphoid tissues in the intestines that monitor intestinal bacteria and prevent growth of pathogenic bacteria.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system? A) Hormone production B) Blood cell formation C) Immune response D) Nutrient absorption
C) Immune response
What is the primary role of the lymphatic vessels?
To transport lymph from tissues to lymph nodes and back to the bloodstream.
True or False: The lymphatic system plays a role in fluid homeostasis.
True
