LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Tick ( ) if the statement is true, cross ( X ) if the statement is wrong.

1.

Lymph flows into the lymph nodes to filter out bacteria, foreign particles and
dead leucocytes.

2.

Interstitial fluid is the fluid that fills up the space between cells.

3.

Interstitial fluid and lymph are different because they arise from different source. (

4.

Lymph is in the blood vessels.

5.

Lymph contains glucose, amino acids, fat droplets, dissolved gases, minerals
and hormones but no lymphocytes.

6.

Thoracic duct connects with the circulatory system at the left subclavian vein.

7.

Exchange of materials occurs between the body cells and interstitial fluid.

8.

Interstitial fluid is formed due to high pressure in the body cells.

9.

Fatty acids and glycerol are transported by lacteal into the right lymphatic duct
to be returned to the circulatory system.

10.

Interstitial fluid that fails to return to the circulatory system can cause oedema.

Match the structure of the lymphatic system with its description.

Structure
Lymph nodes
Lymph capillary
Lymphatic
vessel
Right lymphatic
duct
Thoracic duct
Lymph

Description
Consists of one way valves to ensure a continuous
flow of fluid
Transparent yellowish fluid
Receives lymph from the right side of the head,
neck and arm
Blind ended tube which is located in the spaces
between the cells
Located mainly at the neck, armpits and the groin,
produce and store lymphocytes
Receives lymph from the left side of the head,
neck and chest, left upper limb and the entire body
below the ribs.

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
A

Tick ( ) if the statement is true, cross ( X ) if the statement is wrong.

1.

Lymph flows into the lymph nodes to filter out bacteria, foreign particles and
dead leucocytes.

2.

Interstitial fluid is the fluid that fills up the space between cells.

3.

Interstitial fluid and lymph are different because they arise from different source. (

4.

Lymph is in the blood vessels.

5.

Lymph contains glucose, amino acids, fat droplets, dissolved gases, minerals
and hormones but no lymphocytes.

6.

Thoracic duct connects with the circulatory system at the left subclavian vein.

7.

Exchange of materials occurs between the body cells and interstitial fluid.

8.

Interstitial fluid is formed due to high pressure in the body cells.

9.

Fatty acids and glycerol are transported by lacteal into the right lymphatic duct
to be returned to the circulatory system.

10.

Interstitial fluid that fails to return to the circulatory system can cause oedema.

B.

Match the structure of the lymphatic system with its description.

Structure
Lymph nodes
Lymph capillary
Lymphatic
vessel
Right lymphatic
duct
Thoracic duct
Lymph

Description
Consists of one way valves to ensure a continuous
flow of fluid
Transparent yellowish fluid
Receives lymph from the right side of the head,
neck and arm
Blind ended tube which is located in the spaces
between the cells
Located mainly at the neck, armpits and the groin,
produce and store lymphocytes
Receives lymph from the left side of the head,
neck and chest, left upper limb and the entire body
below the ribs.

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
A

Tick ( ) if the statement is true, cross ( X ) if the statement is wrong.

1.

Lymph flows into the lymph nodes to filter out bacteria, foreign particles and
dead leucocytes.

( )

2.

Interstitial fluid is the fluid that fills up the space between cells.

( )

3.

Interstitial fluid and lymph are different because they arise from different source. ( X )

4.

Lymph is in the blood vessels.

5.

Lymph contains glucose, amino acids, fat droplets, dissolved gases, minerals

( X )

and hormones but no lymphocytes.

( X )

6.

Thoracic duct connects with the circulatory system at the left subclavian vein.

( )

7.

Exchange of materials occurs between the body cells and interstitial fluid.

( )

8.

Interstitial fluid is formed due to high pressure in the body cells.

( X )

9.

Fatty acids and glycerol are transported by lacteal into the right lymphatic duct

10.

to be returned to the circulatory system.

( )

Interstitial fluid that fails to return to the circulatory system can cause oedema.

( )

Structure
Lymph nodes
Lymph capillary
Lymphatic vessel
Right lymphatic
duct
Thoracic duct
Lymph

Description
Consists of one way valves to ensure a
continuous flow of fluid
Transparent yellowish fluid
Receives lymph from the right side of the
head, neck and arm
Blind ended tube which is located in the
spaces between the cells
Located mainly at the neck, armpits and
the groin, produces and stores
lymphocytes
Receives lymph from the left of the head,
neck and chest, left upper limb and the
entire body below the ribs.