GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main structures of the Lymphatic System are
A
Lymph vessels and blood vessels
B
Lymph glands and lymph cells
C
Lymph nodes and lymph glands
D
Lymph vessels and lymph nodes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymphatic system is a network of delicate tubes throughout the body. It drains fluid (called lymph) that has leaked from the blood vessels into the tissues and empties it back into the bloodstream via the lymph nodes. The main roles of the lymphatic system include: managing the fluid levels in the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph. Lymph is a fluid similar in composition to blood plasma. Lymphatic Vessels. Lymphatic vessels, unlike blood vessels, only carry fluid away from the tissues. Lymphatic Organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vessels. Lymphatic vessels highlighted in blue. Image from Human Anatomy Atlas. Nodes. Image from Human Anatomy Atlas. The Tonsils. Image from Human Anatomy Atlas. The Thymus. Image from Human Anatomy Atlas. The Spleen. Image from Human Anatomy Atlas. 10-Sept-2012

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