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GNM 1st Year Anatomy and Physiology – Lymphatic System | 50 True and False Questions

By NursingNotesGNM | Updated for GNM Final Exam 2026

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Introduction 

The Lymphatic System (structure and function of lymph vessels, lymph nodes, lymph circulation, spleen and thymus) is an important topic in GNM 1st Year Anatomy and Physiology. True and False questions from this unit are frequently asked in GNM, ANM, Staff Nurse, NORCET, AIIMS, and State Nursing Exams.

At NursingNotesGNM, these statements are prepared strictly according to the INC syllabus, written in simple nursing language, and arranged for quick revision.

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True and False – Lymphatic System (50 Statements)

1. The lymphatic system helps in body immunity.
   True

2. Lymph is a colourless fluid.
   True

3. Lymph contains RBC in large numbers.
   False

4. Lymph vessels carry lymph towards the heart.
   True

5. Lymph nodes act as filters.
   True

6. Lymph nodes produce lymphocytes.
   True

7. The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel.
   True

8. Right lymphatic duct drains the whole body.
   False

9. Lymph circulation depends on skeletal muscle movement.
   True

10. Lymphatic system has a pumping organ like heart.
    False

11. Lacteals absorb fats from intestine.
    True

12. Lymph vessels have valves.
    True

13. Lymph nodes are present only in neck.
    False

14. Major groups of lymph nodes are cervical, axillary and inguinal.
    True

15. Spleen is the largest lymphatic organ.
    True

16. Spleen filters blood.
    True

17. Thymus is active mainly in childhood.
    True

18. Thymus helps in maturation of T-lymphocytes.
    True

19. Spleen stores bile.
    False

20. Lymphatic tissue helps in immune response.
    True

21. Tonsils are lymphatic tissues.
    True

22. Peyer’s patches are present in small intestine.
    True

23. Lymph transports absorbed fats.
    True

24. Lymph nodes destroy microorganisms.
    True

25. Lymphatic capillaries are blind-ended.
    True

26. Spleen is located in right hypochondrium.
    False

27. Spleen lies in left hypochondrium.
    True

28. Thymus is located behind sternum.
    True

29. Lymphatic system maintains fluid balance.
    True

30. Lymph contains platelets in large amount.
    False

31. White pulp of spleen is rich in lymphocytes.
    True

32. Red pulp of spleen destroys old RBC.
    True

33. Lymph circulation is faster than blood circulation.
    False

34. Lymphatic vessels begin as capillaries.
    True

35. Lymph nodes are bean-shaped.
    True

36. Thymus produces insulin.
    False

37. Lymphatic system has no role in immunity.
    False

38. Lymph helps in removal of waste products.
    True

39. Cisterna chyli collects lymph from lower body.
    True

40. Right lymphatic duct drains right upper limb and head.
    True

41. Spleen forms RBC in adults.
    False

42. Thymus atrophies after puberty.
    True

43. Lymphatic tissue is present in appendix.
    True

44. Lymph is alkaline in nature.
    True

45. Lymph nodes are absent in intestine.
    False

46. Lymph circulation is helped by respiration.
    True

47. Spleen stores platelets.
    True

48. Thymus is part of endocrine system only.
    False

49. Lymphatic system protects against infection.
    True

50. Lymphatic system returns tissue fluid to blood.
    True

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Exam Tips – NursingNotesGNM

• Read each statement carefully

• Revise spleen and thymus functions

• Remember lymph flow and ducts

• Practice with MCQs and short answers

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Conclusion

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