The Lymphatic System (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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How is lymph transported through the body?
How is lymph transported through the body?
In lymph vessels like blood in veins
What aids the movement of lymph through lymph vessels?
What aids the movement of lymph through lymph vessels?
Muscular walls and body movements
Where does lymph return to the blood?
Where does lymph return to the blood?
At the subclavian veins near the neck
Which duct returns lymph from the left side of the body?
Which duct returns lymph from the left side of the body?
The thoracic duct
What do lymph nodes contain?
What do lymph nodes contain?
White blood cells (lymphocytes)
Where are clusters of lymph nodes found?
Where are clusters of lymph nodes found?
Throat, armpits, chest, appendix, groin
How many ways do lymph nodes fight infection?
How many ways do lymph nodes fight infection?
2 ways
What do swollen lymph nodes indicate?
What do swollen lymph nodes indicate?
That the person has an infection
What are the functions of the spleen?
What are the functions of the spleen?
Filters bacteria, recycles RBCs, stores WBCs
What does the thymus do?
What does the thymus do?
Aids in lymphocyte development
What may happen if tonsils become infected regularly?
What may happen if tonsils become infected regularly?
They may have to be removed