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Lymphatic system - quiz

 
 

Your lymphatic system is important, but do you know why? How do your lymph glands work to drain and manage fluid in your body? Find out with our quick health quiz.

1. What is the lymphatic system?




2. What are the main roles of the lymphatic system?




3. How is the lymph pumped around the body?




4. What stops lymph from travelling backwards through the lymphatic vessels?




5. What are lymph nodes?




6. Which organs belong to the lymphatic system?




7. What happens to any excess fluid that the lymphatic system removes from tissues?




8. What is oedema?




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Score 0 to 2:
You don’t know much about the lymphatic system at all.

Score 3 to 5:
You have a general idea, but the lymphatic system is still a bit of a mystery to you.

Score 6 to 8:
Congratulations, you show an impressive understanding of the lymphatic system.

> Check the correct answers.

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Lymphoedema Association of Australia
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This page has been produced in consultation with, and approved by:

Lymphoedema Association of Australia
 
Lymphoedema Association of Australia

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