GNM 1st Year Lymphatic System – 2 Marks Q&A | Anatomy & Physiology 2026 | NursingNotesGNM
GNM 1st Year Anatomy & Physiology – The Lymphatic System
2 Marks Questions with Answers (Updated for GNM Final Exam 2026)
By NursingNotesGNM | As per INC Syllabus
The unit Lymphatic System is an important part of GNM 1st Year Anatomy & Physiology. Two-marks questions from this chapter are commonly asked in GNM, ANM, Staff Nurse, AIIMS, NORCET, and State Nursing examinations to assess basic understanding of lymph, lymph nodes, and immune function.
At NursingNotesGNM, these 2 marks questions with answers are prepared strictly as per INC syllabus, written in simple nursing language, and arranged for quick revision.
⭐ Important 2 Marks Questions with Answers (GNM)
1. Define lymphatic system.
Answer: The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and organs that drains tissue fluid and helps in immunity.
2. What is lymph?
Answer: Lymph is a clear fluid formed from tissue fluid containing lymphocytes.
3. Mention two functions of lymphatic system.
Answer:
• Maintains fluid balance
• Provides immunity
4. Name the main lymphatic organs.
Answer: Lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, and tonsils.
5. What are lymph nodes?
Answer: Small bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and destroy pathogens.
6. Define thoracic duct.
Answer: The largest lymphatic vessel that drains lymph into the venous circulation.
7. What is tissue fluid?
Answer: Fluid present between body cells formed from plasma.
8. Name the largest lymphatic organ.
Answer: Spleen.
9. What is the function of spleen?
Answer: Filters blood and helps in immune response.
10. Define thymus gland.
Answer: A lymphatic organ that helps in maturation of T-lymphocytes.
11. What are tonsils?
Answer: Masses of lymphoid tissue present in the pharynx for defense.
12. Mention one function of lymph nodes.
Answer: Production of lymphocytes.
13. What is lymph circulation?
Answer: Movement of lymph from tissues to venous blood.
14. Define immunity.
Answer: Ability of body to resist infection.
15. Name two types of lymphocytes.
16. What is edema?
Answer: Swelling due to accumulation of tissue fluid.
17. What is cisterna chyli?
Answer: Dilated sac at beginning of thoracic duct.
18. Name one lymphatic vessel.
Answer: Thoracic duct.
19. What is the function of lymph?
Answer: Transports fats and removes waste products.
20. Mention one clinical importance of lymph nodes.
Answer: Enlargement indicates infection.
📝 Exam Tips – Lymphatic System (GNM)
✔ Learn definitions clearly
✔ Remember major lymphatic organs
✔ Revise functions of spleen, thymus & lymph nodes
✔ Practice MCQs + 2-mark questions together
✔ Draw simple diagrams when possible
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