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What is the function of lymph vessels?
To remove carbon dioxide from tissue cells
How does lymph differ from blood plasma?
Lymph is less watery than blood plasma
Why is a knowledge of the positions of lymph nodes important in meat inspection?
To locate areas drained by lymph nodes
What are the vessels that convey lymph to and from a lymph node known as?
Efferent lymphatics and afferent lymphatics
Where does the largest lymph vessel, the thoracic duct, open into?
Anterior vena cava
Test your knowledge about the anatomy and functions of lymph vessels, which play a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and transporting essential substances in the body.
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