If the Lymphatic System Did Not Function Correctly

question 23

Multiple Choice

If the lymphatic system did not function correctly,

• A) fluids would collect within body tissue.
• B) oxygen would not reach all the cells of the body.
• C) urea would build up in the liver.
• D) nutrients would not reach the liver.
• E) carbon dioxide would not reach the lungs. The lymphatic system collects fluids from the tissues and returns it to the blood. If it were not functioning properly, fluid would pool in the tissues and swelling would result. The other answers correspond to the functions of other systems.

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Definitions:

Psychological States

Conditions of the mind associated with feelings, thoughts, and behavior at a particular time.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second stage of the GAS, characterized by prolonged sympathetic activity in an effort to restore lost energy and repair damage. Also called the adaptation stage.

Endocrine Activity

The various functions of the glands in the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.