APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lymph is fluid within lymph vessels which originated from blood vessels.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph. Lymph is a fluid similar in composition to blood plasma. It is derived from blood plasma as fluids pass through capillary walls at the arterial end. As the interstitial fluid begins to accumulate, it is picked up and removed by tiny lymphatic vessels and returned to the blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphatic vessels develop from embryonic veins or from mesenchymal precursor cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph: Lymph, also called lymphatic fluid, is a collection of the extra fluid that drains from cells and tissues (that is not reabsorbed into the capillaries) plus other substances.

Detailed explanation-4: -The blood vessel is a part of the cardiovascular system whereas the lymphatic vessel is a part of the lymphatic system. The blood vessels distribute blood-a red fluid-throughout the body whereas the lymphatic vessels transport and carry lymph-a clear, colorless fluid.

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