Lymphatic System

35 MCQs. This part covers the lymphatic system, lymph capillaries and vessels, lymph ducts and the flow of lymph. It also covers the functions of the lymphatic system, lymph nodes, lymphoid masses and the spleen, along with the remaining exercise MCQ.

MCQs

35 questions · 30 min · 35 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    The lymphatic system consists of lymph vessels lymphoid masses lymph nodes and:

    • ALymph
    • BBlood
    • CPlasma
    • DBile
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    Answer: A

    It consists of lymph vessels lymphoid masses lymph nodes and lymph the fluid flowing in the system.

  2. Question 2

    The lymphatic system returns materials from tissues to the:

    • ABlood
    • BLungs
    • CStomach
    • DKidneys
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    Answer: A

    It returns materials from tissues to the blood.

  3. Question 3

    The lymphatic system begins with small vessels called:

    • ALymph capillaries
    • BLymph nodes
    • CLymph ducts
    • DLacteals only
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    Answer: A

    It begins with lymph capillaries which have blind endings.

  4. Question 4

    Lymph capillaries have ____ endings in the interstitial fluid.

    • ABlind
    • BOpen
    • CClosed loop
    • DValved
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    Answer: A

    Lymph capillaries have blind endings in extracellular fluid.

  5. Question 5

    Interstitial fluid enters lymph capillaries because of its:

    • APressure
    • BColour
    • CTemperature
    • DTaste
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    Answer: A

    Pressure of the interstitial fluid forces it into lymph capillaries.

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