Components of the Lymphatic System Quiz

Bone marrow is the primary site for the production of lymphocytes.

Lymph nodes primarily function to filter lymphatic fluid.

Lymphatic capillaries absorb excess interstitial fluid.

Lymphocytes produce antibodies in the immune system.

The primary function of the lymphatic system is to maintain fluid balance.

The heart is not a part of the lymphatic system.

The spleen filters blood and removes old red blood cells.

The thymus gland is responsible for the maturation of T cells.

Lymphatic vessels do not produce lymphocytes.

The spleen stores blood and helps regulate its volume and composition.

B cells are responsible for the adaptive immune response.

Lymphatic vessels facilitate the spread of cancer cells to distant organs.

The thymus is involved in the development of tolerance to self-antigens.