Lymphatic System Quiz

Which duct is responsible for draining lymph from the right upper part of the body?

• Thoracic duct

• Right lymphatic duct

• Cisterna chyli

• Abdominal duct

What is the primary function of the peripheral lymphatics?

• Transport lymph

• Produce hormones

• Store fat

• Filter blood

Which structure provides support within a lymphatic node?

• Hilum

• Fibrous capsule

• Trabeculae

• Medulla

What is the function of the fibrous capsule in lymph nodes?

• To produce lymphocytes

• To provide a protective layer

• To divide the node into sections

• To filter lymph

What other type of cells, besides immature T cells, are found in the cortex of the thymus gland?

• Epithelial reticular cells

• Neurons

• Muscle cells

• Fat cells

What is found in the red pulp of the spleen?

• Sinuses filled with blood and cords of lymphatic cells

• Sinuses filled with air and cords of muscle cells

• Sinuses filled with lymph and cords of nerve cells

• Sinuses filled with plasma and cords of epithelial cells

What type of cells are primarily found in the white pulp of the spleen?

• Red blood cells

• Lymphocytes

• Platelets

• Neurons

What is the significance of the cords of lymphatic cells in the red pulp?

• They produce digestive enzymes

• They help in the immune response

• They store glucose

• They produce bile

What type of muscle is found in the sinus walls of the spleen?

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Striated muscle

What is the main function of the spleen during a hemorrhage?

• To store more blood

• To release blood into the system

• To produce antibodies

• To filter blood