LYMPHATIC
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The cisterna chyli and other major lymphatic trunks join to form the thoracic duct, which passes through the aortic hiatus to enter the mediastinum. After picking up additional lymphatic trunks within the thorax, the thoracic duct empties into the left subclavian or innominate vein.
Detailed explanation-2: -The thoracic duct is the main lymphatic vessel for the return of chyle/lymph to the systemic venous system. It drains lymph from both lower limbs, abdomen (except the convex area of the liver), left hemithorax, left upper limb and left side of face and neck.
Detailed explanation-3: -The thoracic duct drains lymph into the circulatory system at the left brachiocephalic vein between the left subclavian and left internal jugular veins.