Lymphatic Capillaries, Vessels, And Ducts

Question 1

Lymphatic capillaries

Answer 1

Microscopic, blind-ended tubes near the surface of the body
Separate briefly to allow the lymph to enter the capillary

Question 2

Lymphatic vessels

Answer 2

Lymph flows here from the lymphatic capillaries
Have valves to prevent backward flow of lymph

Question 3

Right lymphatic duct

Answer 3

Collects lymph from the right side of the head and neck, the upper right quad of the body and te right arm
Empties into the right subclavian vein

Question 4

Thoracic duct

Answer 4

Largest lymphatic vessel
Colelcts lymph from the left side of the head and neck, upper left quad of the trunk, left arm, lower portion of the trunk, and both legs
Empties into the left subclavian vein

Question 5

Lymphatic ducts

Answer 5

Drains a specific part of the body and returns the lymph to venous circulation