Lymphatic

Name the swellings along the lymph vessels where lymphocytes are made?

• Nodes

• Valves

• Arterioles

• Venuoles

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

• removes excess fluid from around organs

• absorbs/transports fats from the gut

• circulates blood around the body

• produces leucocytes

What is the name of the lymphatic tissue found in the back of the throat?

• thymus

• spleen

• tonsils

• liver

What name is given to the leucocytes created in the lymphatic system?

• lymphocytes

• basophils

• neutrophils

• eosinophils

What do we call the large lymphatic vessels that drain lymph back into the circulatory system?

• lymph capillaries

• lymph veins

• lymph nodes

• lymph ducts

Which phrase best describes the structure of lymph capillaries?

• strong and thick

• thin and leaky

• waterproof and tough

• solid and sealed

What is the function of white blood cells?

• To transport oxygen

• To regulate body temperature

• To fight infection

• To clot the blood

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n)

• Artery

• arteriole

• vein

• capillary

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What transports lymph fluid back to the circulatory system?

• Lymph

• Lymph Vessels

• Lymph Nodes

• Lymph Glands

The largest lymphatic structure is the _____.

• thymus

• lymph node

• spleen

• tonsils