GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lymph drains into the venous system at the ____
A
superior vena cava
B
subclavian veins
C
jugular veins
D
axillary veins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymphatic vessels drain into collecting ducts, which empty their contents into the two subclavian veins, located under the collarbones. These veins join to form the superior vena cava, the large vein that drains blood from the upper body into the heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -Collecting ducts: Lymphatic vessels empty the lymph into the right lymphatic duct and left lymphatic duct (also called the thoracic duct). These ducts connect to the subclavian vein, which returns lymph to your bloodstream. The subclavian vein runs below your collarbone.

Detailed explanation-3: -As the interstitial fluid accumulates, it is picked by the tiny capillary lymphatics, passes through the lymph nodes, and finally returns the fluid to the venous circulation. As the lymph passes through the lymph nodes, both monocytes and lymphocytes enter it.

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