Lymphatic System Quiz

What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

• Transporting oxygen to cells

• Removing waste from the body

• Defending against infections

• Producing hormones

Which organ is part of the lymphatic system and is responsible for filtering blood?

• Heart

• Spleen

• Liver

• Kidney

Which structure is responsible for the absorption of fats in the lymphatic system?

• Lymph nodes

• Thymus

• Lacteals

• Spleen

Where are Peyer's patches located?

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Stomach

• Esophagus

Which vein is associated with the lymphatic system for draining lymph into the bloodstream?

• Jugular vein

• Subclavian vein

• Femoral vein

• Renal vein

What is the primary component of lymph?

• Red blood cells

• Plasma

• White blood cells

• Platelets

What is one of the functions of the lymphatic system?

• Absorb carbohydrates from the digestive system

• Absorb fat and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system

• Absorb proteins from the digestive system

• Absorb minerals from the digestive system

What happens to the 10% of interstitial fluid that does not return to the blood?

• It evaporates

• It becomes part of the interstitial fluid surrounding cells

• It is excreted as waste

• It is stored in the liver

What does interstitial fluid carry?

• Waste products and pathogens

• Food, O2, hormones

• Dead blood cells

• Carbon dioxide and toxins

What is lymph?

• Plasma that flows out of capillaries

• Remaining intercellular fluid that has not been reabsorbed

• Blood that circulates in the arteries

• Fluid absorbed by the intestines