APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The fluid that passes through the lymphatic vessels
A
flows toward the lungs
B
passes from the lymphatic vessels into the arteries
C
moves in a single direction toward the heart
D
enters the left ventricle of the heart through the right thoracic duct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The fluid that basically passes through the lymphatic vessels moves in a single direction toward the heart. Therefore, the correct answer would be D) Moves in a single direction toward the heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -Similar to other organs, the heart relies on cardiac lymphatics to drain tissue fluid in order to maintain the steady-state interstitial fluid equilibrium. Myocardial contractions help to propel cardiac lymphatic flow.

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