Chapter 20 - 2402

Front

What is the drainage area of the thoracic duct?

Back

The thoracic duct drains lymph from the left arm, left head, and entire lower body.

Front

Which duct does lymph from the left side of the body enter the bloodstream?

Back

Lymph from the left side of the body enters the bloodstream via the thoracic duct.

Front

Where does lymph from the right upper limb and right side of the head drain?

Back

Lymph from the right upper limb and right side of the head drains into the right lymphatic duct.

Front

What causes lymph nodes to swell during an infection?

Back

Lymph nodes swell due to active immune cells responding to pathogens.

Front

Why is the appendix considered part of the lymphatic system?

Back

The appendix contains immune cells that monitor gut bacteria.

Front

What is lymph?

Back

Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system, containing white blood cells and waste products.

Front

What role do lymph nodes play in the immune system?

Back

Lymph nodes filter lymph and house immune cells that respond to pathogens.

Front

What is the function of the right lymphatic duct?

Back

The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right upper quadrant of the body, including the right arm and right side of the head.

Front

How does lymph return to the bloodstream?

Back

Lymph returns to the bloodstream through the thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct, which empty into the subclavian veins.

Front

What is the significance of the spleen in the lymphatic system?

Back

The spleen filters blood, removes old red blood cells, and helps produce immune responses.