Endocrine, Excretory, and Lymphatic systems Quiz#1

The fluid, originating from the blood capillary, that is formed in the spaces between the cells is known as:

• interstitial fluid

• blood

• lymph

• plasma

Why erythrocyte, platelets and protein plasma cannot be found in the interstitial fluid and lymph?

• The size are too big

• It can change the shape

• It is too small

• Red in colour

The structural difference between lymphatic capillary and blood capillary:

• Lymph capillary is blind-ended

• Lymph capillary is continous

• Lymph capillary is thicker

• Lymph capillary is green in color

Which of the following is NOT found in the tissue fluid?

• Leucocyte

• Erythrocyte

• Glucose

• Oxygen

Choose all that are main functions of the Lymphatic System:

• Return excess fluid to bloodstream

• Transport fatty acids and glycerol

• Transport oxygen/glucose

• Remove and destroy pathogens

• Reduce the number of leukocytes

Which of the following is NOT found in the lymphatic system?

• Tonsils

• Lymph node

• Lacteal

• Thoracic duct

• Heart

Which of the following are the function of lymph node?

• Produces lymphocytes

• Stores lymphocytes and macrophages

• Filters the lymph

• Transport lipid

• Remove waste products

The condition shown when there is accumulation of interstitial fluid in the body tissue.

• Edema

• Inflamation

• Thrombosis

• Blood clot

Special lymphatic vessels that absorb fats and transport them from the digestive tract to the blood are called ____.

• Peyer's patch

• villi

• lymph nodes

• lacteals

What part of the lymphatic system filters foreign material from blood and destroys old RBCs?

• spleen
• lymph nodes
• thymus 
• lymphatic vessels