Lymphatic System

Question 1

what is the watery fluid that is inside of lymphatic vessels?

Answer 1

lymph

Question 2

what is the fluid that filters out of the capillaries into tiny spaces between tissue cells called?

Answer 2

interstitial fluid

Question 3

what does lymph deliver to cells?

Answer 3

nutrients, oxygen, and hormones

Question 4

what does lymph closely resemble?

Answer 4

plasma

Question 5

what is the largest lymphatic vessel called?

Answer 5

the thoracic duct

Question 6

what system does the lymphatic system work closest to?

Answer 6

the circulatory system

Question 7

what are the 3 main functions of the lymphatic system?

Answer 7

transporting excess fluid, producing t-lymphocytes, and filtering harmful bacteria

Question 8

lymph is mostly water and contains no red blood cells or protein molecules(true or false)

Answer 8

true

Question 9

lymphatic vessels accompany and closely parallel the veins(true or false)

Answer 9

true

Question 10

lymphatic vessels form a closed system like the circulatory system(true or false)

Answer 10

true

Question 11

lymph fluid flows only once through its system before draining into the thoracic duct(true or false)

Answer 11

false

Question 12

which organs make up the lymphatic system?

Answer 12

the spleen and the thymus

Question 13

where are the tonsils located?

Answer 13

in the back of the throat

Question 14

adenoids are also called pharyngeal tonsils because they are located in the ________

Answer 14

upper part of the throat

Question 15

the tonsils that are visible through the mouth are the ________ tonsils

Answer 15

palatine

Question 16

what is the largest organ of the lymphatic system?

Answer 16

the spleen

Question 17

where are lymph nodes located?

Answer 17

in the cervical, axillary, and inguinal regions

Question 18

what does the lymphatic tissue of lymph nodes and tonsils produce?

Answer 18

lymphocytes

Question 19

what type of immunity do vaccines give you?

Answer 19

artificial acquired immunity

Question 20

what do lymph nodes filter out?

Answer 20

bacteria

Question 21

which organ in the lymphatic system stores the most red blood cells?

Answer 21

the spleen

Question 22

what is the body’s ability to resist pathogens and diseases called?

Answer 22

immunity

Question 23

people with _________ should always wear a medical alert band

Answer 23

anaphylaxis

Question 24

what symptom is associated with tonsilitis?

Answer 24

difficulty swallowing

Question 25

what disease of the lymphatic system is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and occurs frequently in young adults and children?

Answer 25

mononucleosis

Question 26

what is the usual cause of kaposi’s sarcoma?

Answer 26

aids/hiv

Question 27

aids can be spread though ______ contact

Answer 27

sexual

Question 28

this disease is characterized by painless swelling of the lymph nodes and is a form of cancer

Answer 28

hodgkin’s disease

Question 29

what term describes generalized enlargement of the lymph nodes?

Answer 29

lymphadenitis

Question 30

a person who is allergic to bees is stung by one. He begins to experience difficulty breathing as his face swells and his blood pressure drops. what is this type of reaction called?

Answer 30

anaphylaxis

Question 31

what type of immunity occurs after coming into contact with a disease?

Answer 31

natural acquired immunity

Question 32

what type of immunity are you born with?

Answer 32

natural immunity

Question 33

what type of immunity provides immediate immunity and involves antibodies being injected into your body?

Answer 33

passive acquired immunity

Question 34

what autoimmune disease is characterized by a butterfly rash on the face?

Answer 34

lupus