Lymph Vessels Anatomy
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What is the function of lymph vessels?

  • To aid in the formation of blood plasma
  • To transport oxygen to tissue cells
  • To regulate blood circulation in the body
  • To remove carbon dioxide from tissue cells (correct)
  • How does lymph differ from blood plasma?

  • Lymph is similar to blood plasma in composition
  • Lymph contains more protein than blood plasma
  • Lymph is less watery than blood plasma (correct)
  • Lymph is more viscous than blood plasma
  • Why is a knowledge of the positions of lymph nodes important in meat inspection?

  • To assess the overall health of the animal
  • To determine the composition of lymph fluid
  • To identify the source of nutrient supply for tissue cells
  • To locate areas drained by lymph nodes (correct)
  • What are the vessels that convey lymph to and from a lymph node known as?

    <p>Efferent lymphatics and afferent lymphatics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the largest lymph vessel, the thoracic duct, open into?

    <p>Anterior vena cava</p> Signup and view all the answers

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