GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the left chest, abdomen, and lower limbs is called the:
A
lymph nodes
B
right lymphatic duct
C
thoracic duct
D
thymus gland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -the thoracic duct: It begins near the lower part of the spine and collects lymph from the pelvis, abdomen, and lower chest. The thoracic duct runs up through the chest and empties into the blood through a large vein near the left side of the neck.

Detailed explanation-2: -In human anatomy, the thoracic duct (also known as the left lymphatic duct, alimentary duct, chyliferous duct, and Van Hoorne’s canal) is the larger of the two lymph ducts of the lymphatic system (the other being the right lymphatic duct).

Detailed explanation-3: -The thoracic duct is the larger of the two and responsible for lymph drainage from the entire body except for the right sides of the head and neck, the right side of the thorax, and the right upper extremity which are primarily drained by the right lymphatic duct.[1][2]

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