Lymphatic System and Fluid Transport Quiz

The spleen is the primary organ responsible for filtering lymphatic fluid.

The main function of the lymphatic system is to fight and prevent infections in the body.

Lymphatic vessels drain excess interstitial fluid from tissues, maintaining fluid balance.

Lymphatic fluid transports waste products and cellular debris away from tissues for elimination.

The spleen is considered a secondary lymphoid organ, not a primary one.

Lymph nodes play a crucial role in filtering and trapping harmful substances in lymphatic fluid.

Peyer's patches, part of the lymphatic system, are primarily located in the small intestine.

The thoracic duct drains lymph from the lower body and the left side of the upper body into the bloodstream.

Lymphatic capillaries have higher permeability, allowing larger particles, including proteins, to enter.

Monocytes are a type of white blood cell but not classified as lymphocytes.

Lymphatic vessels ultimately drain lymph into the bloodstream, completing the circulatory cycle.

The spleen does not produce digestive enzymes; its main functions involve blood filtration and immune response.