Lymphatic Science Olympiad

the extracellular fluid that is collected by the lymphatic vessels and nodes

• lymph

• thymus

• spleen

• tonsils

the largest lymphatic organ in the body, which stores and produces lymphocytes

• lymph node

• thymus

• spleen

• tonsils

a collection of organs whose primary function is to collect extracellular fluid and return it to the blood

• lymphatic system

• lymph

• lymph node

• thymus

oval mass of lymphatic tissue that removes pathogens and dead cells from the lymph

• tonsils

• lymph node

• thymus

• spleen

What helps increase the flow of lymph?

• Rest

• A healthy diet

• Exercise

• Good vibrations

small, rounded masses of lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx and in the passage from the mouth to the pharynx

• lymph nodes

• thymus

• spleen

• tonsils

The fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system is known as:

• Lymph

• Plasma

• Serum

• Cytosol

Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood and housing lymphocytes?

• Liver

• Spleen

• Kidney

• Pancreas

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

• Transport oxygen

• Regulate body temperature

• Return extracellular fluid to the bloodstream

• Produce red blood cells

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

• Lymph nodes

• Thymus

• Spleen

• Pancreas