ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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the lymphatic vessels have valves and pass through ____ that clean the lymph of bacteria and cellular debris
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Blind capillaries in the periphery
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Lymph nodes
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Thoracic duct
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Right lymphatic duct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Like veins, the lymphatic tributaries have thin walls and have valves to prevent backflow of blood. There is no pump in the lymphatic system like the heart in the cardiovascular system.
Detailed explanation-2: -The lymphatic system contains intraluminal leaflet valves that function to bias lymph flow back towards the heart. These valves are present in the collecting lymphatic vessels, which generally have lymphatic muscle cells and can spontaneously pump fluid.
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