GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The right lymphatic duct:drains lymph from the right upper limb, right side of thorax and right halves of head and neck
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right upper limb, right side of thorax and right halves of head and neck. The thoracic duct drains lymph into the circulatory system at the left brachiocephalic vein between the left subclavian and left internal jugular veins.

Detailed explanation-2: -[Axillary lymph nodes]Lymph nodes which drain regions of the axilla and upper limb include the lateral, anterior, posterior, central and apical groups of lymph nodes. The lateral group of axillary lymph nodes, also known as the brachial axillary lymph nodes drain regions of the upper limb.

Detailed explanation-3: -In over 95% of cases, the thoracic duct terminates in the internal jugular vein, the subclavian vein, or the angle between the two.

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