MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main collecting duct of the lymphatic system is the left lymphatic duct, also known as the ____
A
jugular trunk
B
thoracic duct
C
subclavian artery
D
trabeculae
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In human anatomy, the thoracic duct (also known as the left lymphatic duct, alimentary duct, chyliferous duct, and Van Hoorne’s canal) is the larger of the two lymph ducts of the lymphatic system (the other being the right lymphatic duct ).

Detailed explanation-2: -The thoracic duct is the larger of the two and responsible for lymph drainage from the entire body except for the right sides of the head and neck, the right side of the thorax, and the right upper extremity which are primarily drained by the right lymphatic duct.[1][2] Structure and Course.

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