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LYMPHATIC SYSTEM -Body Systems

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Q1. What is lymph - true or false? (3 marks)
a) Water containing white blood cells	True False
b) Clear fluid containing protein and dietary fats	True False
c) Fluid containing old red blood cells and platelets	True False

Q2. True or false: (10 marks)
1) Lymph fluid carries dietary fats and fat soluble vitamins around the body	True False
2) Lymph helps protect the body from invading bacteria and viruses	True False
3) Throughout a day approx. ten litres of lymph pass from the bloodstream to the tissues of the body	True False
4) The lymphatic system consists of a network of lymph nodes	True False
5) As with the blood, lymph is constantly being pumped round the body	True False
6) Clusters of lymph nodes are found in the neck, armpits and groin	True False
7) Lymph nodes contain macrophages for engulfing and destroying invaders	True False
8) Lymph nodes also store antibodies ready-made to fight bacteria	True False
9) The spleen, tonsils and Peyer's Patches are organs of the lymphatic system	True False
10) Peyer's Patches are similar to tonsils but located in the front of the throat	True False

Q3. Connect each component of the lymph system with a different task. (5 marks)
1) Lymph nodes
2) The spleen
3) Tonsils
4) Peyer's Patches
5) Lymphatic vessels

Q4. Connect the substance with an action: (4 marks)
1) Antibiotic
2) Dandelion, parsley or uva ursi
3) Water melon or lemon juice
4) Vitamin C and zinc

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