Lymphatic System Quiz

What is one of the functions of the lymphatic system?

• Oxygen transport

• Fluid balance

• Hormone production

• Blood sugar regulation

Which of the following is a major organ of the lymphatic system?

• Heart

• Liver

• Spleen

• Pancreas

What is a role of the lymphatic system in the body?

• Protein synthesis

• Fat absorption

• Muscle contraction

• Nerve impulse transmission

Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?

• Kidney

• Thymus gland

• Stomach

• Gallbladder

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

• It transports oxygen to the cells.

• It works closely with the circulatory system.

• It digests food.

• It produces hormones.

What is lymph?

• A type of blood cell

• A clear, watery liquid formed from interstitial fluid

• A type of hormone

• A solid tissue

What percentage of interstitial fluid diffuses back into the capillaries?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

What happens to interstitial fluid when it enters a lymph vessel?

• It becomes blood

• It evaporates

• It is renamed lymph

• It turns into plasma

What percentage of fluid returns to the blood capillaries from the interstitial fluid?

• 90%

• 10%

• 50%

• 100%

Which structure is responsible for carrying lymph away from the interstitial fluid?

• Venule

• Arteriole

• Lymphatic capillary

• Blood capillary