APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What happens to fluid that leaks from capillaries?
A
becomes fatty tissue
B
replaces dead body cells
C
returns through the lymphatic system
D
replaces dead blood cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymphatic system is a network of delicate tubes throughout the body. It drains fluid (called lymph) that has leaked from the blood vessels into the tissues and empties it back into the bloodstream via the lymph nodes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fluid filtered from blood capillaries moves into the space between the capillary and the tissues, called interstitial fluid. After it moves through the tissues, it is returned to the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph fluid travels through the lymph vessels and drains into the bloodstream. This is a colourless fluid that is made in the body. It surrounds all body tissues. Extra fluid from tissue in the body drains into and flows through small lymph vessels.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lymphatic system collects excess fluid that drains from cells and tissue throughout the body and returns it to the bloodstream, which is then recirculated through the body.

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