Asked by Aiyonnah Gibson on Jul 07, 2024
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The ________ receives lymph from the lymphatic ducts of the hindlimbs, pelvis, and abdomen.
A) right lymphatic duct
B) thoracic duct
C) spleen
D) cisterna chyli
Cisterna Chyli
A dilated sac at the lower end of the thoracic duct into which lymph from the intestinal trunk and two lumbar lymphatic trunks flow.
Thoracic Duct
The largest lymphatic vessel in the body which transports lymph and chyle from the lower and left side of the body to the bloodstream.
Lymphatic Ducts
Large vessels of the lymphatic system that drain lymph from various parts of the body back into the bloodstream.
- Recognize the route taken by lymph from the limbs to the cardiovascular system.
- Recognize the particular vessels responsible for lymphatic drainage from different areas of the body.
Verified Answer
TR
Tyler RunnelsJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The cisterna chyli is a dilated sac at the base of the thoracic duct that receives lymph from the lower half of the body including the hindlimbs, pelvis, and abdomen. The right lymphatic duct only receives lymph from the right side of the head, neck, and thorax, while the thoracic duct receives lymph from the rest of the body not drained by the right lymphatic duct. The spleen is not directly involved in lymph drainage from other areas of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the route taken by lymph from the limbs to the cardiovascular system.
- Recognize the particular vessels responsible for lymphatic drainage from different areas of the body.