Question

1. Rebecca has a streptococcus bacterial infection. The back of her throat is inflamed on the left and right sides. What can the lymphatic system do to help Rebecca fight this infection?

The lymph vessels can transport the bacteria to immune system cells.

The tonsils can produce lymphocytes to fight the infection.

The blood vessels can drain the fluids to lower inflammation.

The thymus can drain the bacteria from the throat.

Answer 1

1. Tammy's ankle has swelled due to an injury. What can the lymphatic system do to reduce the swelling in Tammy's ankle?

Lymph vessels can drain fluids from the ankle tissues.

Lymph trunks can redirect fluid to the lymph nodes.

Blood vessels can drain the fluids to the lymphatics.

Lymph can move to the injury site and drain the fluid.



3. Which list describes the composition of lymph?

Lymphocytes, proteins, and fats

Red blood cells, white blood cells, and fats

Glucose, red blood cells, and fats

Lipids, red blood cells, and lymphocytes