The Lymphatic System Answers

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Which are part of the lymphatic system? Select all that apply.

A
arteries
B
thymus
C
spleen
D
lymph nodes
E
heart
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Lymphocytes are generally categorized as

A
T-cells and B-cells.
B
basophils and neutrophils.
C
granulocytes and eosinophils.
D
macrophages and dendritic cells.
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What are the different types of granulocytes? Select all that apply.

A
basophils
B
T-cells
C
eosinophils
D
monocytes
E
neutrophils
4

Memory B-lymphocytes are part of

A
adaptive immunity.
B
innate immunity.
C
bone marrow.
D
the circulatory system.
5

What is the purpose of immunization? Select all that apply.

A
to initiate an immune response and antibody production
B
to help seal a wound with proteins and clotting factors
C
to circulate nutrients in the body
D
to develop immunological memory
E
to remove wastes
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Which are examples of structures composed of primary lymphoid tissue? Select all that apply.

A
bone marrow
B
tonsils
C
adenoids
D
thymus
E
lymph nodes
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Phagocytes are responsible for

A
terminating an immune response.
B
producing antibodies.
C
removing harmful substances.
D
providing oxygen to the body.
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Dendritic cells process antigens by

A
detection.
B
engulfment.
C
immunity.
D
inflammation.
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Select all that apply. The lymphatic system helps remove waste products, including

A
cancer cells.
B
lymphocytes.
C
dead blood cells.
D
phagocytes.
E
pathogens.
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Nutrients and oxygen are delivered to tissues by means of

A
lymph.
B
blood.
C
interstitial fluid.
D
veins.
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Tonsils become inflamed or swollen due to

A
infection.
B
red blood cells.
C
increase in lymph.
D
a tonsillectomy.
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What is the function of T-lymphocytes? Select all that apply.

A
to assist other lymphocytes
B
to produce other lymphocytes
C
to kill cells infected with a virus or cancer
D
to help in the body’s immune response
E
to circulate oxygen throughout the body
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Which are examples of structures composed of secondary lymphoid tissue? Select all that apply.

A
bone marrow
B
tonsils
C
adenoids
D
thymus
E
spleen
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Macrophages are responsible for which functions? Select all that apply.

A
initiating an immune response
B
alerting the body of foreign invasion
C
removing harmful substances
D
providing oxygen to the body
18

Select all that apply. Lymph nodes are located in the

A
groin.
B
blood.
C
neck.
D
arms.
E
armpits.
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Which are types of white blood cells? Select all that apply.

A
lymphocytes
B
adenoids
C
monocytes
D
granulocytes
E
lymph
F
phagocytes
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What is the function of interstitial fluid?

A
circulates blood
B
produces lymph
C
provides nourishment and collects waste
D
collects waste only

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