Blood & Lymph

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Lymph is the fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system and is derived from interstitial fluid. Its’ composition continually changes as blood and cells around exchange substances with the interstitial fluids. Lymph returns proteins into the bloodstream and pick substances such as bacteria and bring them to the lymph nodes. Blood & Lymph quiz will widen your understanding. Try.


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  • 1. 

    THE PURPOSE OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM IS TO?

    • A.

      Improve circulation.

    • B.

      Deliver oxygen to the cells.

    • C.

      Collect germs, bacteria and waste that are in the body.

    • D.

      Produce white blood cells.

    Correct Answer
    C. Collect germs, bacteria and waste that are in the body.
  • 2. 

    Lymph is carried to .................. and filtered and made harmless.

    • A.

      The sebaceous gland.

    • B.

      The lymph nodes.

    • C.

      The sweat gland.

    • D.

      The pituitary gland.

    Correct Answer
    B. The lymph nodes.
  • 3. 

    What colour is blood plasma?

    • A.

      Red

    • B.

      Blue

    • C.

      Yellow

    • D.

      Brown

    Correct Answer
    C. Yellow
  • 4. 

    How many litres of blood is there in the human body?

    • A.

      5.6 litres

    • B.

      3.2 litres

    • C.

      4.5 litres

    • D.

      1.0 litres

    Correct Answer
    A. 5.6 litres
  • 5. 

    What is the purpose of the neutrophils?  

    • A.

      Drains excess tissue fluid from around the cells and transports it back to the blood system.

    • B.

      Supplies the tissues with oxygen and nutrients.

    • C.

      They kill the invaders, such as bacteria.

    • D.

      To neutralise the blood.

    Correct Answer
    C. They kill the invaders, such as bacteria.
  • 6. 

    What poportionof blood is made up of plasma?

    • A.

      45%

    • B.

      55%

    • C.

      60%

    • D.

      30%

    Correct Answer
    B. 55%
  • 7. 

    What is the colour of blood before it reaches oxygen?

    • A.

      YELLOW

    • B.

      BLUE

    • C.

      RED

    • D.

      BROWN

    Correct Answer
    B. BLUE
  • 8. 

    The blood flow from the arteries is?

    • A.

      Slow

    • B.

      Strong

    • C.

      Medium

    • D.

      Weak

    Correct Answer
    B. Strong
  • 9. 

    The purpose of valves are to?

    • A.

      Increase circulation

    • B.

      Carry oxygen

    • C.

      Prevent backflow

    • D.

      Provide nutrients

    Correct Answer
    C. Prevent backflow
  • 10. 

    The three main functions of the blood are?

    • A.

      Balance, neutralise, defend

    • B.

      Transport, regulation, protection.

    • C.

      Regulation, constriction, vaso-dilation

    • D.

      Relax, remove, drain

    Correct Answer
    B. Transport, regulation, protection.

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  • May 03, 2019
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