APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kaylen noticed difficulty moving, difficulty breathing and stiffening of her skin. She was diagnosed with which lymphatic disorder?
A
Lupus erythromatosus
B
Lymphadenitis
C
Sceleroderma
D
Tonsillitis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymphatic system carries clear watery fluid called lymph. The lymph drains out from the small blood vessels (capillaries) into the body tissues. It is a one-way drainage system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen is located in the upper left part of the belly under the ribcage. It helps protect the body by clearing worn-out red blood cells and other foreign bodies (such as germs) from the bloodstream. The spleen is part of the lymphatic system, which is an extensive drainage network.

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