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Lymphatic System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Diseases in which a person's immune system attacks the person's own normal tissue are called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autoimmune diseases involve self-attack; not shifting or other terms (A, D).
Question 2 of 5
Tissue fluid is _________ and lymph is ___________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tissue fluid is filtered from blood plasma (low protein) and becomes lymph when absorbed into lymphatic capillaries, carrying proteins and particles.
Question 3 of 5
The antigen-binding site of an antibody molecule is contained in the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The variable regions of heavy and light chains form the antigen-binding site.
Question 4 of 5
This is not a cardinal sign of inflammation
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opsonization aids phagocytosis, not a visible sign like redness or swelling.
Question 5 of 5
The thoracic duct is a major lymphatic vessel responsible for draining lymph from the lower half of the body and the left upper limb. Where does it empty into the circulatory system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thoracic duct empties into the left subclavian vein.