Lymphatic System Quiz
Test your knowledge of the Lymphatic System
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Description:
Check your grasp of lymphatic organs and immune function.
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- Read each question carefully before selecting your answer.
- Each question has one correct answer.
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- Your final score will be displayed at the end of the quiz.
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Q1: What happens if lymphatic drainage is blocked?
- Increased red blood cells
- Low blood pressure
- Edema
- High blood sugar
Q2: What causes lymph to move through vessels?
- Heart pumping
- Gravity
- Smooth muscle contractions and skeletal movement
- Negative pressure
Q3: Where are axillary lymph nodes located?
- Behind knees
- Groin
- Armpits
- Neck
Q4: Which structure begins the lymphatic drainage pathway?
- Lymph node
- Lacteal
- Lymphatic capillary
- Thoracic duct
Q5: Which immune cells are involved in the lymphatic system’s defense?
- RBCs
- Lymphocytes
- Platelets
- Chondrocytes
Q6: Which type of connective tissue supports lymphatic organs?
- Dense regular
- Reticular
- Adipose
- Elastic
Q7: Which lymphatic structure protects the entrance to the respiratory system?
- Spleen
- Tonsils
- Thymus
- Appendix
Q8: What is chyle?
- A hormone
- Lymph with absorbed fat
- Dead WBCs
- Digestive enzyme
Q9: What is the function of tonsils?
- Filter blood
- Digest lipids
- Trap inhaled pathogens
- Absorb nutrients
Q10: Where does the right lymphatic duct empty?
- Right atrium
- Superior vena cava
- Right subclavian vein
- Thoracic duct
Q11: Which part of the body does the thoracic duct drain?
- Right arm and chest
- Lower body and left side
- Head and neck
- Upper right body
Q12: Which of the following best describes lymph nodes?
- Blood reservoirs
- Sites for digestion
- Immune filter stations
- Fat storage sites
Q13: Where are Peyer’s patches located?
- Brain
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Liver
Q14: Which tonsils are located at the back of the throat?
- Pharyngeal
- Lingual
- Palatine
- Adenoid
Q15: Which part of the lymph node contains T-cells?
- Cortex
- Medulla
- Capsule
- Trabeculae
Q16: What are lymph nodes responsible for?
- Producing insulin
- Filtering lymph
- Producing bile
- Transporting oxygen
Q17: Which of the following is NOT a lymphatic organ?
- Spleen
- Thymus
- Liver
- Tonsils
Q18: What type of white blood cells are found in lymph nodes?
- Erythrocytes
- Platelets
- Lymphocytes
- Basophils
Q19: Which part of the spleen contains immune cells?
- Red pulp
- White pulp
- Cortex
- Medulla
Q20: Which structure absorbs dietary fats in the small intestine?
- Lymph node
- Lacteal
- Appendix
- Peyer’s patch
Q21: Which lymphatic organ stores platelets and removes old red blood cells?
- Thymus
- Bone marrow
- Spleen
- Tonsil
Q22: Which tonsils are commonly removed in tonsillectomy?
- Pharyngeal
- Palatine
- Lingual
- Tubal
Q23: Which gland is involved in T-cell maturation?
- Thymus
- Thyroid
- Pituitary
- Pineal
Q24: Which lymphatic organ is active only in childhood?
- Spleen
- Appendix
- Thymus
- Tonsils
Q25: What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
- Transport oxygen
- Filter blood cells
- Return fluid to the bloodstream
- Digest fats
Q26: What immune cells destroy infected or cancerous cells directly?
- B-cells
- Helper T-cells
- Cytotoxic T-cells
- Plasma cells
Q27: What structure transports lymph from tissues to veins?
- Arteries
- Lymphatic vessels
- Capillaries
- Nerves
Q28: What is the main function of the spleen?
- Store bile
- Produce hormones
- Filter blood and recycle old RBCs
- Absorb nutrients
Q29: Which cells initiate an immune response in lymph nodes?
- Macrophages
- B-cells
- T-cells
- All of the above
Q30: What fluid is transported by lymphatic vessels?
- Blood
- Plasma
- Lymph
- Serum
Q31: What structure initiates the immune response to pathogens in lymph?
- Sinusoids
- Plasma cells
- Lymphoid follicles
- Lymph sinuses
Q32: Which organ is the largest lymphatic organ?
- Spleen
- Liver
- Appendix
- Thymus
Q33: What is lymphopoiesis?
- Lymph flow regulation
- Production of lymphocytes
- Lymph filtration
- Lymph node inflammation
Q34: Which lymphatic organ filters blood?
- Thymus
- Spleen
- Lymph node
- Tonsil
Q35: Which of the following contains no lymphatic vessels?
- Brain
- Liver
- Intestines
- Skin
Q36: Which structure connects multiple lymph nodes together?
- Lymphatic duct
- Lymphatic vessel
- Lymphoid follicle
- Lacteal
Q37: Which process allows fluid to enter lymph capillaries?
- Osmosis
- Filtration through valves
- Diffusion through closed ends
- One-way flaps between endothelial cells
Q38: What structure ensures unidirectional flow in lymphatic vessels?
- Capillaries
- Venous pumps
- One-way valves
- Smooth muscle rings
Q39: Which cells engulf foreign particles in lymph nodes?
- B-cells
- Plasma cells
- Macrophages
- Basophils
Q40: Which lymphatic duct is longer?
- Right lymphatic duct
- Subclavian duct
- Thoracic duct
- Jugular duct
Q41: What is edema?
- Increased lymphocyte count
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Swelling due to fluid accumulation
- Inflammation of tonsils
Q42: Which cells produce antibodies?
- T-cells
- Macrophages
- B-cells
- Neutrophils
Q43: Lymph is most similar in composition to what fluid?
- Blood
- Urine
- Interstitial fluid
- Bile
Q44: What does MALT stand for?
- Mature Antibody Lymphocyte Transport
- Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
- Muscular Arterial Lymphatic Tract
- Minor Autoimmune Lymph Tissue
Q45: Where are the cervical lymph nodes located?
- Groin
- Underarms
- Neck
- Knees
Q46: What does the appendix contain that’s part of the lymphatic system?
- MALT
- Tonsillar tissue
- Bone marrow
- Thymocytes
Q47: What is the role of lymphatic valves?
- Regulate blood sugar
- Control lymph flow direction
- Absorb nutrients
- Deliver oxygen
Q48: What type of immunity are B-cells primarily involved in?
- Cell-mediated
- Innate
- Hormonal
- Humoral
Q49: What is lymphangitis?
- Lymphocyte deficiency
- Inflammation of lymphatic vessels
- Enlargement of lymph nodes
- Cancer of the lymphatic system
Q50: What is lymph composed of?
- Red blood cells and glucose
- Water and platelets
- Interstitial fluid, proteins, and white blood cells
- Cholesterol and enzymes