The Lymphatic System

Which is a difference between antibodies and antigens?

Antigens trigger the production of antibodies; antibodies destroy pathogens.

Which best describes the relationship between blood flow and lymph flow?

Blood flows through the contraction of cardiac muscle, and lymph flows through the contraction of skeletal muscle.

What do the lymphatic system and the immune system have in common?

Both help destroy pathogens.

How does exercise help people who have lymphedema?

Exercise redirects the flow of lymph to minimize lymph build up.

Which structure of the lymphatic system maintains its importance throughout life?

bone marrow

How do tonsils protect the body?

by trapping harmful substances

Lymphedema is caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system that causes lymph buildup. Which strategies are the best ways to control lymph buildup?

compression garments, exercise, and massage

Where is the fluid that the lymphatic system collects returned to the blood?

heart

What do red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets have in common?

not a

Which is least likely to be a symptom of lymphedema?

rapid breathing

Which structures in the lymph vessels ensure that lymph flows in one direction?

valves