ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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If the thoracic lymphatic duct became blocked, this effect would be evident:
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Swelling of the left arm
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Swelling of the right leg
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Swelling of left leg
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All of These
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The lymph eventfully reaches a large vessel at the base of the neck, called the thoracic duct which passes the filtered lymph back into the blood circulation. If the lymph vessels or nodes are blocked, removed or damaged, it can cause a build up of fluid. This can cause swelling, known as lymphoedema.
Detailed explanation-2: -The major lymphatic vessels are: the thoracic duct: It begins near the lower part of the spine and collects lymph from the pelvis, abdomen, and lower chest. The thoracic duct runs up through the chest and empties into the blood through a large vein near the left side of the neck.
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