GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct return lymph to the blood at which blood vessel?
A
The Aorta
B
The Vena Cava
C
The Hypathalmus
D
The Subclavian Vein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thoracic duct also has several valves and eventually drains into the left subclavian vein.

Detailed explanation-2: -In over 95% of cases, the thoracic duct terminates in the internal jugular vein, the subclavian vein, or the angle between the two.

Detailed explanation-3: -After picking up additional lymphatic trunks within the thorax, the thoracic duct empties into the left subclavian or innominate vein.

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