LYMPHATIC
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of these is NOT a mechanism that keeps lymph moving in lymph vessels
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Constriction of the larger lymph vessels
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The respiratory pump for vessels in the chest cavity
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The skeletal muscle pump for vessels in the legs
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The cardiac muscle pump for vessels in the chest cavity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphatic vessels collect and filter lymph (at the nodes) as it continues to move toward larger vessels called collecting ducts. These vessels operate very much like your veins do: They work under very low pressure, have a series of valves in them to keep the fluid moving in one direction.
Detailed explanation-2: -A combination of extrinsic (passive) and intrinsic (active) forces move lymph against a hydrostatic pressure gradient in most regions of the body. The effectiveness of the lymph pump system impacts not only interstitial fluid balance but other aspects of overall homeostasis.
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