Lymphatic System

Which of the following are small masses of lymphatic tissue found through the ilium region of the small intestine?

• Tonsils

• Thymus

• Spleen

• Peyer's patch

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

• Lymph nodes

• Spleen

• Lymph fluid

What is the medical term for watery fluid inside the lympathic vessels?

• Plasma

• Lymph

• Blood

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

• spleen

• lymph nodes

• thymus 

• lymphatic vessels

How is lymph moved through lymphatic vessels?

• Contractions of the small intestine

• Blood cells carry lymph through the vessels

• Contractions of the heart

• Contractions of skeletal muscle around the vessels

Two main organs of the lymph system:

• Thymus & Pancreas

• Pancreas & Thyroid

• Spleen & Thymus

• Tonsils & Thyroid

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

• Drains tissue fluids, waste products & flights against infection.

• Prevent swelling

• Removes toxins & waste 

• Fights against infection 

The lymphatic system works closely with the cardiovascular system:

• TRUE

• FALSE

A lymphatic structure located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen is called ?

• Lymph

• Lymph fluid

• Spleen

Which structures surround the intestines, counteract infection and absorb fats?

• tonsils

• GALT

• spleen

• thoracic duct