The ________ Collects Lymph from Both Sides of the Body

Question

The ________ collects lymph from both sides of the body inferior to the diaphragm.
A) right lymphatic duct
B) thoracic duct
C) spleen
D) thymus
E) cisterna chyli

Accepted Answer

The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the body and collects lymph from both sides of the body below the diaphragm. The right lymphatic duct, on the other hand, only collects lymph from the right side of the body above the diaphragm. The spleen and thymus are organs of the lymphatic system but do not collect lymph like ducts do. The cisterna chyli is a sac-like structure that serves as a receiving area for lymph before it enters the thoracic duct.