GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lymph enters the bloodstream from the collecting ducts at the:
A
Aorta
B
Hepatic Veins
C
Pulmonary Veins
D
Subclavian Veins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The right lymphatic duct empties the lymph into the right subclavian vein of the blood circulation, while the thoracic duct connects with the left subclavian vein.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the human body. Around 75% of the lymph from the entire body (aside from the right upper limb, right breast, right lung and right side of the head and neck) passes through the thoracic duct.

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