ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of these is the best analogy for the function of the vessels of the lymphatic system?
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A pump
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A highway
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A factory
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A warehouse
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Breslin et al aptly described the analogy best: “[while arteries and] veins [function] like a super highway, lymphatics are slow local roads eventually leading to the heart.”
Detailed explanation-2: -The lymphatic system (lymph, lymph nodes and lymph vessels) supports the circulatory system by draining excess fluids and proteins from tissues back into the bloodstream, thereby preventing tissue swelling.
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