Understanding Medical Terminology Related to the Lymphatic System Quiz

Lymph nodes filter lymph fluid.

Lymphology is the study of the lymphatic system.

Filtering blood is a primary function of the spleen.

Lymph nodes filter lymph before it returns to the bloodstream.

The primary function of lymph nodes is filtering and trapping pathogens.

Producing hormones is not a function of the lymphatic system.

Lymphadenopathy describes abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes.

Edema describes fluid accumulation in interstitial spaces.

The thoracic duct collects lymph from lower limbs and pelvis.

Immunity describes lymphocytes recognizing and responding to antigens.

The thymus is responsible for T cell maturation.

Diapedesis refers to lymphocyte movement from blood to tissue spaces.

Lymphedema describes the abnormal presence of lymph in tissues.

Lacteal absorption describes the process by which lymphatic vessels absorb and transport fats from the digestive system.

Chemotaxis is the term for lymphocyte movement toward a chemical signal.