Exploring the Lymphatic System

What is the main fluid transported by the lymphatic system?

• Blood

• Lymph

• Plasma

• Saliva

Which organ in the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering blood and helping fight infections?

• Heart

• Spleen

• Kidney

• Liver

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

• Lymph nodes

• Spleen

• Lungs

• Lymphatic vessels

What is the primary function of lymph nodes?

• Pump blood throughout the body

• Filter lymph and trap pathogens

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Store calcium

Which statement best describes how the lymphatic system is similar to the circulatory system?

• Both systems transport oxygen to cells.

• Both systems have vessels that carry fluids throughout the body.

• Both systems produce hormones.

• Both systems digest food.

If a person’s spleen is damaged, which of the following might happen?

• They may have trouble digesting food.

• Their body may have a harder time fighting infections.

• Their bones may become weaker.

• Their skin may become dry.

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How does lymph move through the lymphatic system compared to how blood moves through the circulatory system?

• Lymph is pumped by the heart, just like blood.

• Lymph moves through muscle contractions, while blood is pumped by the heart.

• Both lymph and blood are pumped by the lungs.

• Lymph moves only when a person is asleep.

Which of the following best explains why the lymphatic system is important for maintaining health?

• It helps the body absorb oxygen.

• It removes waste and fights infections.

• It produces energy for cells.

• It controls body temperature.

Imagine a person has swollen lymph nodes after getting a cut on their hand. What does this most likely indicate about the lymphatic system’s response?

• The lymphatic system is ignoring the injury.

• The lymphatic system is actively fighting an infection.

• The lymphatic system is causing the injury.

• The lymphatic system is shutting down.

Compare the roles of the lymphatic system and the circulatory system in transporting substances. Which statement is most accurate?

• Both systems transport only oxygen.

• The circulatory system transports blood, while the lymphatic system transports lymph and helps remove waste.

• The lymphatic system transports blood, and the circulatory system transports lymph.

• Both systems only transport nutrients.