Lymphatic System Quiz

What is one of the main function of the lymphatic system?

• Producing red blood cells

• Balancing body fluid levels

• Regulating body temperature

• Digesting food

What is the name of the fluid that leaks out of blood vessels and is collected by lymphatic capillaries?

• Lymph

• Hemoglobin

• Verin

• Serum

What do lymph nodes do in the lymphatic system?

• Produce hormones

• Filter the lymph and trap microorganisms

• Store excess nutrients

• Regulate blood pressure

What is lymphedema?

• A hormone produced by the lymph nodes

• A type of cancer

• A type of white blood cell

• Swelling caused by a lymphatic system blockage

What can cause lymphedema?

• Genetic condition

• Consuming too much water

• Excessive exercise

• Lack of sleep

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What are the symptoms of lymphedema?

• Fever and chills

• Swelling and pain

• Nausea and vomiting

• Dizziness and fatigue

What is the treatment for lymphedema?

• Blood transfusion

• Surgery

• Chemotherapy

• Antibiotics

What are the stages of lymphedema based on severity?

• Early, Intermediate, Advanced, Terminal

• Mild, Moderate, Severe, Critical

• Stage 0, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3

• Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4

Which of these is a thin, watery fluid, which forms when plasma diffuses into tissue spaces?

• cerebrospinal fluid
• lymph
• lacteals
• intracellular fluid

The tiny oval shaped lymph structure located throughout the body are known as?

• lymph nodes

• lymph fluid

• spleen