Quiz on the Lymphatic System

Which of the following is not a major structure of the lymphatic system?

• Lymph nodes

• Spleen

• Heart

• Lymph vessels

The primary function of lymph nodes is:

• Transporting oxygen to tissues

• Filtering lymph and trapping pathogens

• Absorbing nutrients from the intestine

• Pumping lymph throughout the body

The lymphatic system plays a key role in immunity by:

• Directly producing red blood cells

• Circulating hormones throughout the body

• Transporting white blood cells to fight infection

• Regulating blood pressure

The lymphatic system assists in nutrient absorption by:

• Absorbing fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system into the bloodstream

• Transporting oxygen to tissues

• Carrying glucose to liver cells

• Filtering waste products from the body

The function of lymph in the body is to:

• Transport oxygen to tissues

• Carry immune cells and remove waste products from tissues

• Regulate blood sugar levels

• Maintain pH balance of the blood

Lymphatic vessels help in circulation by:

• Pumping blood to the heart

• Returning excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream

• Transporting gases to cells

• Maintaining blood pressure

Which of the following is directly involved in filtering lymph?

• Lymph vessels

• Thymus

• Lymph nodes

• Spleen

The spleen plays an important role in the lymphatic system by:

• Absorbing fats from the digestive system

• Producing and storing red blood cells

• Filtering blood and removing old red blood cells

• Transporting lymph throughout the body

Tonsils are part of the lymphatic system and are located:

• In the chest

• In the abdominal cavity

• In the throat and nasal passages

• In the arms

Lymphatic capillaries are responsible for:

• Absorbing lymph from tissues and returning it to the bloodstream

• Filtering toxins from the body

• Transporting blood to the heart

• Increasing white blood cell production