IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do we call the large lymphatic vessels that drain lymph back into the circulatory system?
A
lymph capillaries
B
lymph veins
C
lymph nodes
D
lymph ducts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Collecting ducts: Lymphatic vessels empty the lymph into the right lymphatic duct and left lymphatic duct (also called the thoracic duct). These ducts connect to the subclavian vein, which returns lymph to your bloodstream. The subclavian vein runs below your collarbone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphatic vessels are thin-walled, endothelial-lined channels that originate near the capillary beds and serve as a drainage system for returning interstitial tissue fluid and inflammatory cells to the blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Also called lymphatic vessel. Anatomy of the lymph system, showing the lymph vessels and lymph organs including lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, spleen, and bone marrow. Lymph (clear fluid) and lymphocytes travel through the lymph vessels and into the lymph nodes where the lymphocytes destroy harmful substances.

Detailed explanation-4: -The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the upper right quadrant of the body. The thoracic duct drains all the rest.

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