Lymphatic Circulatory System (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What type of circulatory system is the lymphatic system?
What type of circulatory system is the lymphatic system?
An open, one-way drainage system
What helps push lymph fluid upwards through vessels against gravity?
What helps push lymph fluid upwards through vessels against gravity?
Muscle contractions and valves
Where are clusters of lymph nodes typically found in the body?
Where are clusters of lymph nodes typically found in the body?
Armpits, groin, and neck
Which lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right arm, chest, neck, and head?
Which lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right arm, chest, neck, and head?
The right thoracic duct
Which lymphatic organ acts as the boundary between blood and lymphatic systems?
Which lymphatic organ acts as the boundary between blood and lymphatic systems?
The spleen
Why does lymph from the intestines often appear milky white after a fatty meal?
Why does lymph from the intestines often appear milky white after a fatty meal?
Digested fats are transported via lacteals
How does lymph movement differ from blood circulation?
How does lymph movement differ from blood circulation?
Lymph flows passively without a pump
Why do lymph nodes swell when you're fighting an infection?
Why do lymph nodes swell when you're fighting an infection?
They're working hard to filter out harm
What important substance does lymph return to the bloodstream?
What important substance does lymph return to the bloodstream?
Plasma proteins
What causes the extreme swelling in elephantiasis?
What causes the extreme swelling in elephantiasis?
Parasitic infection damages lymph system