Welcome to the cn.111 The Lymphatic System quiz Â
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✅ Single Select Questions – Choose only one correct answer.
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1. Fluid formed when components of blood plasma filter through capillary walls into the surrounding space is known as __________ fluid, which then enters lymphatic capillaries to become lymph.
2. Which lymphatic organ serves as the primary site for T-cell maturation and plays a role in preventing autoimmunity?
3. Which structures within the lymphatic system are described as having overlapping endothelial cells that allow fluid to enter but prevent it from flowing back out?
4. What is the general term for a disorder of the lymphatic system?
5. The largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body, responsible for filtering old red blood cells and housing lymphoid cells, is the __________.
6. Inflammation of the lymph nodes, often causing them to become enlarged and tender as they trap microorganisms, is called:
7. Where do stem cells divide and become immunocompetent (capable of mounting an immune response)?
8. Located along lymphatic vessels, __________ nodes filter lymph and house immune cells, often occurring in groups in areas like the axilla and groin.
9. What condition involves swelling due to the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial spaces, often caused by blockage or damage to lymphatic vessels?
10. Which structures form a ring of lymphoid tissue around the throat and primarily serve to trap pathogens from inhaled air and ingested food?
