ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -All purified lymph eventually drains into the thoracic duct. The thoracic duct drains into the left subclavian vein. Lymph nodes and tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissue. Tonsils filter tissue fluid.
Detailed explanation-2: -The function of the thoracic duct is to transport lymph back into the circulatory system. Interstitial fluid is collected by lymph capillaries from the interstitial space. Lymph then moves through lymphatic vessels to lymph nodes. Lymphatic vessels merge to create the lymphatic ducts which drain into the venous system.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The lymph from the upper right quadrant of the body is drained by the right lymphatic duct. The thoracic duct receives the lymph from the rest of the body through the various lymph trunks.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which statement is true of the thoracic duct? It drains the lymph from the entire left side of the body and the right abdomen and leg. Which of the following features is not common to both lymphatic collecting ducts and veins?