LYMPHATIC
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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There are two lymphatic ducts. The ____ takes lymph from the right upper body to the heart via the internal jugular vein. The ____ takes lymph from everywhere else to the heart via the subclavian vein.
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right lymphatic duct, thoracic duct
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thoracic duct, right lymphatic duct
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The right lymphatic duct drains the right thorax, upper limb, head and neck. The thoracic duct drains all lymph from the lower half of the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from the right side of the head, neck and thorax and right upper limb. It drains into the systemic venous system at the junction of the right internal jugular and right subclavian vein or right brachiocephalic vein within the neck.
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