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Lymphatic and Immune System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the primary component of lymph?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Water is the main component of lymph; RBCs and platelets are minimal, WBCs are present but less.
Question 2 of 5
The lymphatic system transports which nutrient from the gut?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fatty acids are transported via lymph; glucose , amino acids , and vitamins go via blood.
Question 3 of 5
Which structure drains lymph from the right leg?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thoracic duct drains the right leg via cisterna chyli ; right duct is upper right.
Question 4 of 5
What is the term for the region of an antigen recognized by an antibody?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epitope is the antibody-binding site; allotype is allelic variation, isotype is class, idiotype is uniqueness.
Question 5 of 5
The lymphatic system supports immunity by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It transports lymphocytes ; RBCs are marrow, blood filtering is spleen, B cells mature in marrow.