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True or False: Lymphatic capillaries are present in avascular structures such as the brain, spinal cord, splenic pulp, and bone marrow.
True or False: Lymphatic capillaries are present in avascular structures such as the brain, spinal cord, splenic pulp, and bone marrow.
- False (correct)
- True
What distinguishes the valve distribution in lymphatic vessels compared to veins?
What distinguishes the valve distribution in lymphatic vessels compared to veins?
- They lack valves entirely
- They have more numerous valves (correct)
- They have fewer valves
- They have larger valves
How are lymph trunks formed?
How are lymph trunks formed?
- By the dilation of lymphatic capillaries
- By the confluence of many efferent lymph vessels
- By the fusion of blood vessels
- By the confluence of many afferent lymph vessels (correct)
Before it re-enters your bloodstream, lymph draining from your legs enters the ______.
Before it re-enters your bloodstream, lymph draining from your legs enters the ______.
At what vertebral level does the thoracic duct typically swing to the left as it ascends through the thoracic cavity?
At what vertebral level does the thoracic duct typically swing to the left as it ascends through the thoracic cavity?
What is the primary responsibility of the lymphatic system in maintaining the body's fluid balance?
What is the primary responsibility of the lymphatic system in maintaining the body's fluid balance?
Which specialized structures are responsible for the transport of dietary lipids in the lymphatic system?
Which specialized structures are responsible for the transport of dietary lipids in the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
Where is the thymus gland located?
Where is the thymus gland located?
To which part of the body does the lymphatic system return excess fluid and protein?
To which part of the body does the lymphatic system return excess fluid and protein?
What is the structural composition of lymphatic capillaries?
What is the structural composition of lymphatic capillaries?
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