Lymphatic System Quiz MCQ

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

• To transport oxygen to the tissues

• To carry lymph from the tissues and back to the bloodstream

• To produce red blood cells

• To regulate body temperature

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Which components are part of the lymphatic system?

• Arteries, veins, and capillaries

• Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and ducts

• Heart, lungs, and liver

• Bones, muscles, and joints

What is lymph?

• A) fluid found in blood vessels

• B) Fluid found in lymphatic vessels

• C) A type of muscle tissue

• D) A type of nerve cell

What is the function of lymphatic vessels?

• A) To carry blood throughout the body

• B) To carry oxygen to tissues

• C) To carry lymph throughout the body

• D) To carry nutrients to cells

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Where do immature stem cells differentiate into different types of immune (blood) cells?

• Lymph Nodes

• Red bone marrow

• Thymus

• Spleen

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What are lymph nodes?

• Organs that produce white blood cells

• Organs found throughout the body that filter blood

• Glands that secrete lymphocytes

• Structures that store fat

What are lymphocytes?

• Red blood cells with a small nucleus and large rim of cytoplasm

• White blood cells with a large nucleus and small rim of cytoplasm

• Platelets with a large nucleus and small rim of cytoplasm

• White blood cells with a small nucleus and large rim of cytoplasm

What is the function of B-cells?

• They act by secreting enzymes

• They act by secreting hormones

• They act by secreting antibodies

• They act by secreting neurotransmitters

What is the primary function of T-cells in the lymphatic system?

• They produce antibodies to fight infections.

• They secrete molecules that regulate the immune system or cause the destruction of foreign cells, viruses, and cancer cells.

• They transport oxygen throughout the body.

• They store and release hormones.

What is the function of a mast cell in connective tissue?

• It releases antibodies.

• It remembers antigens.

• It contains chemicals that change blood vessel diameter.

• It acts as a regulatory cell.