Lymph exits a lymph node via the ________.

A) efferent lymphatic vessels
B) afferent lymphatic vessels
C) cortical sinuses
D) trabeculae
E) lymphatic duct

Efferent Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels that carry lymph away from lymph nodes towards the heart or larger lymphatic vessels, aiding in immune response and fluid balance.

Afferent Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels that carry lymph towards the lymph nodes, playing a key role in the immune response by transporting antigens.

Cortical Sinuses

Specialized vascular channels found in the spleen's cortex that aid in filtering the blood and immune response modulation.