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The Lymphatic System

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The Lymphatic System game quiz
"How much do you know about this vital body system? Test your lymphatic knowledge with this quiz!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. First of all, some basic lymphatic knowledge. What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
    to communicate information about the body's surroundings to the brain
    to break down food the body ingests to a form which can be absorbed by the blood stream
    to protect the body from diseases and remove waste products from the cells
    to distribute oxygenated blood to all parts of the body


2. Which one of the following organs is NOT a part of the lymphatic system?
    spleen
    bone marrow
    thymus
    gallbladder


3. The lymphatic system includes 500 to 700 very small organs scattered throughout the body, connected by a series of vessels. What is the name given to these organs that are used to help remove waste products from the cells?
    lymph modules
    lymph blobs
    lymph sacs
    lymph nodes


4. The vessels that connect the lymph nodes together contain a clear fluid called lymph. The lymph circulates throughout the body and helps to get rid off extra fluid the body produces. Who was the first person to publish a book accurately explaining how the lymphatic system works?
    Joseph Black
    Michael Servetus
    Thomas Bartholin
    William Harvey


5. The spleen is an organ that plays an important role in the lymphatic system's disease fighting abilities. Where is the spleen located?
    the upper right side of the abdomen
    the upper left side of the abdomen
    the lower middle of the chest
    the lower middle of the abdomen


6. The spleen helps to fight infections by producing white blood cells. When the body detects that it is being invaded by a disease, the spleen releases the white blood cells into the blood stream to fight off the foreign attacker. What are these white blood cells called?
    firmicutes
    isoantibodies
    lymphocytes
    tetramers


7. Lymph nodes can sometimes become swollen and painful, a condition called lymphadenopathy. Which of the following is NOT a reason why your lymph nodes might swell?
    infection
    arthritis
    heartburn
    chickenpox


8. The thymus is a two-lobed organ located in the upper chest, and its primary function is to mature lymphocytes (disease-fighting white blood cells) that help the body ward off illnesses. Does the thymus grow larger after puberty?
    Yes
    No


9. In addition to maturing lymphocytes, the thymus produces a hormone called thymosin. What is one function of this hormone?
    to promote lymphocyte production in other lymphatic organs
    to stimulate cell growth and reproduction
    to help the blood absorb nutrients
    to increase the secretion of potassium in the kidneys


10. The bone marrow plays an important role in the lymphatic system. Red bone marrow produces immature lymphocytes, which are then transferred to the thymus to be matured. How do the lymphocytes travel from the bone marrow to the thymus?
    through the blood stream
    through the lymph nodes
    through the digestive system
    through the cells directly


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Compiled Jun 28 12