Lymphatic/Circulatory Systems Review

What is one way the lymphatic system moves lymph throughout the body?

• Gravity

• A lymphatic heart

• Ropes and pulleys

• Motivation

Which is NOT a part of the lymphatic system?

• Bone marrow

• Tonsils

• Heart

• Spleen

The thymus produces cells to fight infection.

• True

• False

What are lymphatic tissue in the nasal cavity and at the back of the mouth?

• Tennis

• Toes

• Tonsils

• Teeth

If your spleen is damaged or removed, other organs in the body take over many of its functions.

• True

• False

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Which are functions of the spleen? (select 2)

• Digest food

• Fight infections

• Remove unwanted material

• Control emotions

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight pathogens.

• True

• False

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What part of the lymphatic system removes pathogens and dead cells from the lymph?

• Bone marrow

• Thymus

• Lymph nodes

• White blood cells

What do lymph capillaries absorb?

• Blood

• Dead cells

• Pathogens

• Lymph

A person with type B blood can donate blood to people with which type(s) of blood?

• B, AB

• A, AB

• AB only

• All types