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Set 31 Lymphatic System

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is a true statement?

A)The wall of the lymphatic capillary consists of a multiple layer of flattened endothelial cells.
B)Lymphatic and blood capillary networks are dependent on each other.
C)Lymph from the entire body, except the upper right quadrant, drains eventually into the thoracic duct.
D)The thoracic duct is approximately the same size as the large veins.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Lymphatics resemble veins except that lymphatics:

A)have thinner walls.
B)contain more valves.
C)contain lymph nodes located at certain intervals along their course.
D)All of the above are correct.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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The lymph pressure gradient is established by:

A)breathing movements.
B)skeletal muscle contractions.
C)parasympathetic stimulation.
D)both A and B.

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