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What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
- Producing red blood cells
- Carrying out gas exchange in the lungs
- Reabsorbing excess interstitial fluid (correct)
- Transporting oxygen to tissues
Where are lymphatic capillaries NOT present?
Where are lymphatic capillaries NOT present?
- Brain (correct)
- Lungs
- Spleen
- Small bowel
What gives lymph its milky color in lacteals?
What gives lymph its milky color in lacteals?
- Lipids (correct)
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Minerals
Which lymphatic organ is responsible for lymphocyte development?
Which lymphatic organ is responsible for lymphocyte development?
What is a characteristic feature of lymphatic vessels compared to veins?
What is a characteristic feature of lymphatic vessels compared to veins?
Where are lymphatic capillaries specifically found?
Where are lymphatic capillaries specifically found?
Which structure forms from the confluence of many efferent lymph vessels?
Which structure forms from the confluence of many efferent lymph vessels?
What is the largest lymphatic organ in the body?
What is the largest lymphatic organ in the body?
Which type of lymphatic tissue mainly consists of lymphocytes around arteries?
Which type of lymphatic tissue mainly consists of lymphocytes around arteries?
Where are the sentinel lymph nodes typically located?
Where are the sentinel lymph nodes typically located?
What is the typical length range of lymph nodes?
What is the typical length range of lymph nodes?
Which vessels enter at the periphery of lymph nodes?
Which vessels enter at the periphery of lymph nodes?
How are lymph nodes arranged in the body?
How are lymph nodes arranged in the body?
Where are efferent lymph vessels found in lymph nodes?
Where are efferent lymph vessels found in lymph nodes?
Which lymphatic organ can both vary considerably in size and weight?
Which lymphatic organ can both vary considerably in size and weight?
Where does the right lymphatic duct end?
Where does the right lymphatic duct end?
Which lymphatic duct receives lymph from the lower limbs?
Which lymphatic duct receives lymph from the lower limbs?
Which lymphatic organ is considered a primary organ?
Which lymphatic organ is considered a primary organ?
What is the function of lymphatic cells in the body?
What is the function of lymphatic cells in the body?
Which lymphatic duct drains lymph from the left side of the thorax?
Which lymphatic duct drains lymph from the left side of the thorax?
Where is the cisterna chyli located?
Where is the cisterna chyli located?
Which lymphatic cells are also known as macrophages?
Which lymphatic cells are also known as macrophages?
What is the function of the spleen described in the text?
What is the function of the spleen described in the text?
Where is the thymus located in the body based on the text?
Where is the thymus located in the body based on the text?
What is the role of Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) as mentioned in the text?
What are lymphatic nodules responsible for as per the text?
What are lymphatic nodules responsible for as per the text?
Which of the following structures is part of mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) according to the text?
Which of the following structures is part of mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) according to the text?
What condition is characterized by inflammation of the lymph vessels, according to the text?
What condition is characterized by inflammation of the lymph vessels, according to the text?
What is the common cause of lymphangitis according to the text?
What is the common cause of lymphangitis according to the text?
