Understanding the Lymphatic System

What is the Body Worlds exhibit primarily used to demonstrate?

• The lymphatic system

• The nervous system

• The digestive system

• Preserved human bodies

What percentage of fluid is typically recovered by the lymphatic system?

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

What is the primary component of lymph?

• Red blood cells

• Plasma

• Platelets

• White blood cells

Which duct is responsible for collecting most of the lymph in the body?

• Thoracic duct

• Central lymphatic duct

• Right lymphatic duct

• Left lymphatic duct

What is the function of afferent vessels in lymph nodes?

• To store lymph

• To produce lymphocytes

• To bring lymph into the node

• To exit lymph from the node

What is one of the primary functions of lymph nodes?

• To produce red blood cells

• To store fat

• To regulate body temperature

• To filter lymph

Which lymphatic organ is located above the heart and produces T-cells?

• Thymus

• Tonsils

• Liver

• Spleen

What role do the tonsils play in the lymphatic system?

• They store lymph

• They act as a protective barrier

• They regulate blood pressure

• They produce red blood cells

What is one of the functions of the spleen in the lymphatic system?

• To store extra blood

• To digest food

• To filter air

• To produce insulin

How does the lymphatic system support the immune system?

• By regulating hormones

• By storing glucose

• By producing lymphocytes

• By producing red blood cells