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Functions of the lymphatic system Correct Ans-1. Drains excess interstitial fluid.
2. Transports dietary lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to the blood.
3. Protects against invasion through immune responses.
lymph nodes Correct Ans-encapsulated bean-shaped organs consisting of masses of B cells
and T cells
Lymphatic capillaries are found throughout the body except in: Correct Ans-avascular
tissues, the central nervous system, portions of the spleen, and bone marrow.
chyle Correct Ans-a milky fluid that results from the digestion and absorption of fats in the
small intestine
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lymph trunks Correct Ans-formed by convergence of largest lymphatic collecting vessels;
drain large areas of the body; lumbar, intestinal, bronchomediastinal, subclavian, and jugular
lumbar trunk Correct Ans-drain lymph from the lower limbs, the wall and viscera of the
pelvis, the kidneys, the adrenal glands, and the abdominal wall
intestinal trunk Correct Ans-drains lymph from the stomach, intestines, pancreas, spleen,
and part of the liver
bronchomediastinal trunk Correct Ans-drain lymph from the thoracic wall, lung, and heart
subclavian trunk Correct Ans-drains lymph from upper limbs
jugular trunk Correct Ans-drains lymph from head and neck
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All lymph returns to the bloodstream through: Correct Ans-thoracic (left) lymphatic duct
and right lymphatic duct
lymph drains into venous blood through the: Correct Ans-right lymphatic duct and the
thoracic duct at the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins
Bacteria Correct Ans-single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes; cause
diseases
Antigen Correct Ans-A protein that, when introduced in the blood, triggers the production
of an antibody
Antihistamine Correct Ans-medication that blocks effects of histamine released by body
during allergic reactions
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