GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which order does lymph flow through the lymphatic system? a. lymph nodes b. lymph capillaries c. right lymphatic duct / thoracic duct d. subclavian vein
A
a, b, c, d
B
b, a, c, d
C
d, a, c, b
D
c, d, b, a
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph flows away from the tissues to lymph nodes and eventually to either the right lymphatic duct or the largest lymph vessel in the body, the thoracic duct. These vessels drain into the right and left subclavian veins respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (b): Lymph flows through sinuses in a slow manner. The lymph fluid enters a lymph node through afferent lymphatic vessels and moves through the subcapsular sinus. From there, it enters and meanders through a number of small sinuses.

Detailed explanation-3: -List the order of lymph vessels as lymph flows from the tissue to the subclavian vein. Lymphatic capillaries, afferent lymphatic vessel, lymph node, efferent lymphatic vessel, lymphatic trunk, collecting duct.

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