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The Lymphatic System Flashcards

1
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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

A

To maintain fluid balance, absorb fats from the digestive tract, and contribute to the immune system.

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True or False: The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Lymphatic vessels transport ________ from tissues back to the bloodstream.

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lymph

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4
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What are lymph nodes?

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Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and contain immune cells.

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5
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Which organ is primarily responsible for the production of lymphocytes?

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The spleen

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Multiple Choice: What is the primary type of immune cell found in lymph nodes? A) Erythrocytes B) Lymphocytes C) Platelets D) Neutrophils

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B) Lymphocytes

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What substance is transported by the lymphatic system?

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Lymph, which contains proteins, fats, and immune cells.

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True or False: The lymphatic system has a pump like the heart.

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False

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What is the role of the thymus in the lymphatic system?

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It is where T lymphocytes mature.

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Fill in the blank: The ________ duct drains lymph from the right upper body.

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right lymphatic

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11
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What condition is characterized by the accumulation of lymph fluid in tissues?

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Lymphedema

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system? A) Lymph nodes B) Spleen C) Heart D) Thymus

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C) Heart

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What is the function of the lymphatic capillaries?

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To collect excess interstitial fluid and transport it as lymph.

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True or False: Lymph is clear and similar to plasma.

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True

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15
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What are the two main types of lymphocytes?

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B cells and T cells

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16
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body.

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spleen

17
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What is the purpose of the lymphatic system in relation to infections?

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To filter and trap pathogens and facilitate an immune response.

18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following lymphatic structures is primarily involved in filtering blood? A) Lymph node B) Thymus C) Spleen D) Tonsils

A

C) Spleen

19
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What is the role of the tonsils in the lymphatic system?

A

To trap pathogens entering through the mouth and nose.

20
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True or False: The lymphatic system can help transport dietary fats.

A

True

21
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What is the term for the fluid that is collected by the lymphatic system?

A

Lymph

22
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Fill in the blank: The ________ lymphatic duct drains lymph from the lower body.

A

thoracic

23
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What happens to lymph as it travels through the lymphatic system?

A

It is filtered through lymph nodes and mixed with immune cells.

24
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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

A

B) B cells

25
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What is chyle?

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A milky bodily fluid consisting of fat droplets and lymph, formed in the small intestine.

26
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True or False: The lymphatic system operates independently from the circulatory system.

A

False

27
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What type of cells do lymph nodes produce?

A

Lymphocytes

28
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Fill in the blank: ________ are the primary cells involved in the adaptive immune response.

A

Lymphocytes

29
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What is the significance of the Peyer’s patches?

A

They are lymphoid tissues in the intestines that monitor intestinal bacteria and prevent growth of pathogenic bacteria.

30
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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

A

C) Immune response

31
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What is the primary role of the lymphatic vessels?

A

To transport lymph from tissues to lymph nodes and back to the bloodstream.

32
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True or False: The lymphatic system plays a role in fluid homeostasis.

A

True

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