UNIT 4 7C: The lymphatic system

Question 1

Lymphocyte

Answer 1

A type of white blood cell; includes B and T cells

Question 2

Adaptive immune response

Answer 2

Response of the vertebrate immune system to a specific antigen, which typically results in immunological memory

Question 3

Interstitial Fluid

Answer 3

Fluid that collects in spaces between cells and tissues

Question 4

Lymph

Answer 4

Colourless fluid that flows through the lymphatic system

Question 5

lymphoid Organ

Answer 5

Organ involved in the production or function of lymphocytes

Question 6

What do the primary lymph organs include

Answer 6

The bone marrow
The thymus

Question 7

What cells originate from bone marrow

Answer 7

B and T lymphocytes

Question 8

Example of a secondary lymphoid organ

Answer 8

Lymph nodes, spleen tonsils

Question 9

What are the key structures of the lymphatic system

Answer 9

1. Lymphatic capillaries
2. Lymphatic vessels
3. Lymph node

Question 10

Lymphatic capillaries

Answer 10

Closed-ended tubes where interstitial fluid that is bathing the tissue enters through mini-valves of the capillary

Question 11

Lymphatic vessels

Answer 11

bring lymph to the lymph node and return lymph to the blood through a lymphatic duct into the vein located near the clavicle

Question 12

Lymph Node

Answer 12

A major site of filtration for the identification of non-self antigens to trigger the adaptive immune response