Rebecca has a streptococcus bacterial infection. The back of her throat is inflamed on the left and right sides. What can the lymphatic system do to help Rebecca fight this infection?

Select one:

AThe lymph vessels can transport the bacteria to immune system cells.
BThe tonsils can produce lymphocytes to fight the infection.
CThe blood vessels can drain the fluids to lower inflammation.
DThe thymus can drain the bacteria from the throat.

Tammy's ankle has swelled due to an injury. What can the lymphatic system do to reduce the swelling in Tammy's ankle?

Select one:

ALymph vessels can drain fluids from the ankle tissues.
BLymph trunks can redirect fluid to the lymph nodes.
CBlood vessels can drain the fluids to the lymphatics.
DLymph can move to the injury site and drain the fluid.

A linkage of organs and tissues, which support in getting rid of the toxins, waste, and other undesired substances from the body is known as a lymphatic system. The main activity of the system is to mediate lymph, that is, a fluid comprising infection-fighting WBCs all through the body.

The lymphatic system mainly comprises lymphatic vessels that are identical to the capillaries and the veins of the circulatory system. The vessels are associated with the lymph nodes. The adenoids, tonsils, thymus, and spleen are all the constituents of the lymphatic system.

In the case of streptococcus bacterial infection, the tonsils can generate lymphocytes to fight against the infection. Thus, for the first part, the correct answer is b.

In order to reduce the swelling of an ankle injury, the lymph vessels can drain the fluids from the tissues of the ankle. Thus, for the second part, the correct answer is option a.