Lymphatic System

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

• To maintain homeostasis

• To transport oxygen

• To produce hormones

• To digest food

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What happens if the lymphatic system is blocked?

• Swelling and constriction of blood flow

• Increased blood pressure

• Improved immune response

• Enhanced oxygen delivery

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Where does the lymphatic system return the fluid it collects?

• To the heart

• To the lungs

• To the liver

• To the kidneys

What are lymph nodes?

• Checkpoints that monitor and cleanse the lymph

• Specialized cells that fight infection

• Organs that produce lymphocytes

• Valves that prevent backflow in lymphatic vessels

What is the role of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues (MALTs)?

• To inspect and remove pathogens in the respiratory and digestive tracts

• To produce lymphocytes

• To filter blood plasma

• To regulate blood pressure

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What is the purpose of Peyer's patches?

• To provide a checkpoint along the gastrointestinal tract

• To fight off bacterial infections

• To regulate fluid balance

• To produce antibodies

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What happens when a lymph node becomes overwhelmed by an invader?

• It becomes inflamed

• It releases lymphocytes

• It triggers an immune response

• It filters blood plasma

What is the main function of lymphocytes?

• To attack and destroy pathogens

• To transport oxygen

• To regulate blood pressure

• To produce hormones

What is the consequence of not returning lymph to the circulatory system?

• Drop in blood pressure and oxygen delivery

• Increase in blood volume and pressure

• Enhanced immune response

• Improved nutrient absorption

Where are the tonsils located?

• Around the entrance of the pharynx

• In the lungs

• In the liver

• In the kidneys