Biology (Mader), 10th Edition

Chapter 33: Lymph Transport and Immunity

Pre-Test

1
The lymphatic system _____.
A)takes excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream
B)absorbs fats at the intestinal villi and transports them to the bloodstream
C)defends the body against disease
D)All of these
2
The first lymphoid organ(s) to encounter pathogens and antigens that enter the body by way of the nose and mouth is/are the _____.
A)spleen
B)thymus gland
C)tonsils
D)lymph nodes
3
The lymph is cleansed by _____.
A)macrophages in lymph nodes
B)the spleen
C)the thymus gland
D)All of these
4
The blood is cleaned by the _____.
A)lymph nodes
B)spleen
C)thymus gland
D)None of these
5
White blood cells are produced by the _____.
A)red bone marrow
B)spleen
C)thymus gland
D)All of these
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