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Lymphatic System Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a cell in the body that is capable of differentiating to a plasma cell and secreting antibody:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: B cells differentiate into plasma cells to secrete antibodies; mast cells , NK cells , neutrophils , and platelets do not.
Question 2 of 5
Lymphatic capillaries are more permeable than blood capillaries due to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Overlapping endothelial cells allow greater permeability in lymphatic capillaries; they have thinner walls , looser junctions , and no smooth muscle .
Question 3 of 5
The lymphatic system lacks which feature found in the circulatory system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It lacks a central pump like the heart; it has vessels , capillaries , and valves .
Question 4 of 5
Which cells in the spleen's red pulp phagocytose old RBCs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Macrophages in red pulp phagocytose RBCs; lymphocytes , T , and B cells are in white pulp.
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary function of the lymphatic trunks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trunks drain lymph into ducts; filtering is nodes, collecting is capillaries, producing is marrow.