Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Learning Check In

What is the average size of the heart?

• Size of a golf ball

• Size of a tennis ball

• Size of a baseball

• Size of a fist

What is the function of platelets in the blood?

• Carry oxygen to the body's tissues

• Fight against infections and diseases

• Help in blood clotting

• Filter lymph and help fight infections

What is the role of the thymus gland in the human body?

• Filter blood and help fight infections

• Play a role in the development of the immune system

• Help trap and fight bacteria and viruses

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

• Draining excess fluid and fighting against infections

• Carrying oxygen to the body's tissues

• Helping with breathing

• Filtering blood and helping fight infections

What is the main function of the spleen?

• Carry oxygen to the body's tissues

• Filter blood and help fight infections

• Filter lymph and help fight infections

• Help in blood clotting

What is the path of oxygen to the lungs?

• Mouth/nose -> pharynx -> larynx -> trachea -> bronchi -> bronchioles -> alveoli

• Mouth/nose -> pharynx -> larynx -> trachea -> bronchi -> alveoli

• Mouth/nose -> pharynx -> larynx -> trachea -> bronchioles -> alveoli

• Mouth/nose -> pharynx -> larynx -> trachea -> bronchi -> bronchioles

What is the function of the diaphragm in breathing?

• Play a role in the development of the immune system

• Muscle below the lungs that helps with breathing

• Filter lymph and help fight infections

• Help trap and fight bacteria and viruses

What is the role of white blood cells in the body?

• Carry oxygen to the body's tissues

• Help in blood clotting

• Fight against infections and diseases

• Drain excess fluid and fight against infections

What is the main function of the lymph nodes?

• Carry oxygen to the body's tissues

• Help in blood clotting

• Filter within the body and help fight infections

What is the main function of the T-Cell in the immune system?

• Carry oxygen to the body's tissues

• Has a central role in immune response

• Drain excess fluid and fight against infections

• Help in blood clotting