OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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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 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: -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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