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What is the region where the thoracic duct begins?
What is the region where the thoracic duct begins?
- Abdominal cavity
- Thoracic wall
- Mediastinum (correct)
- Cervical region
What is the main function of the thoracic duct?
What is the main function of the thoracic duct?
- To facilitate digestion
- To transport oxygen to the heart
- To regulate blood pressure
- To drain lymph from the thoracic region (correct)
Which nodes drain the esophagus, posterior mediastinum, and diaphragm?
Which nodes drain the esophagus, posterior mediastinum, and diaphragm?
- Posterior mediastinal nodes (correct)
- Lateral thoracic nodes
- Cervical nodes
- Anterior mediastinal nodes
Where does the thoracic duct penetrate the thoracic cavity?
Where does the thoracic duct penetrate the thoracic cavity?
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What is the direction of lymph flow in the thoracic duct?
What is the direction of lymph flow in the thoracic duct?
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What is the direction of lymph drainage in the thoracic region?
What is the direction of lymph drainage in the thoracic region?
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Which structures drain lymph into the brachiocephalic lymph nodes?
Which structures drain lymph into the brachiocephalic lymph nodes?
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What is the path of lymph drainage for the lungs, bronchi, and trachea?
What is the path of lymph drainage for the lungs, bronchi, and trachea?
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Which lymph nodes receive lymph drainage from the esophagus and descending aorta?
Which lymph nodes receive lymph drainage from the esophagus and descending aorta?
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What is the general direction of lymph drainage in the upper body?
What is the general direction of lymph drainage in the upper body?
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