APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do the valves in the lymphatic system do?
A
Keep the lymph moving in either direction
B
Stop the fluid from moving backward and keep it moving one way
C
Separate the blood and the lymph
D
There are no valves in the lymphatic vessels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The wall of the lymph capillary is composed of endothelium in which the simple squamous cells overlap to form a simple one-way valve. This arrangement permits fluid to enter the capillary but prevents lymph from leaving the vessel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph is transported along the system of vessels by muscle contractions, and valves prevent lymph from flowing backward.

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