Lymphatic System Quiz: Do You Know the Body's Drains?

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You might not hear much about the lymphatic system, but it's one of the body's best-kept secrets. Consider it your body's drainage and cleaning team. It cleans out waste, guards against infection, and prevents excess fluid from accumulating in your tissues. Without it, swelling and illness would quickly become the rule. Want to know if you actually know about this "silent guardian" of your health? Let's test you!

Where are lymph nodes commonly found?

  • In the brain only

  • In the stomach only

  • Neck, armpits, and groin

  • In the hands and feet

Which organ of the lymphatic system destroys old red blood cells?

  • Spleen

  • Liver

  • Kidney

  • Lungs

What are lymph nodes?

  • Filters that trap germs

  • Tiny pumps

  • Bones in the body

  • Veins in the legs

What is the main job of the lymphatic system?

  • Pumping blood

  • Fighting infections and draining fluid

  • Digesting food

  • Making bones strong

Which organ is most important for building immunity in children?

  • Heart

  • Thymus

  • Stomach

  • Kidney

How does the lymphatic system move fluid?

  • With the help of the heart

  • By the brain only

  • By muscle movement and breathing

  • By stomach digestion

What type of blood cells fight infection in the lymphatic system?

  • Red blood cells

  • Platelets

  • White blood cells

  • Plasma cells

What happens if the lymphatic system is blocked?

  • More energy

  • Fast heartbeat

  • Hair loss

  • Swelling in arms or legs

What is lymph made of?

  • Water only

  • Air and food particles

  • Only white blood cells

  • Blood cells, proteins, and fluid

What do swollen lymph nodes usually mean?

  • Broken bone

  • Infection in the body

  • Extra fat

  • Strong muscles

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