Lymphatic Circulation flashcards - Anatomy & Physiology

Lymphatic Circulation

Question	Answer		Article
True or false: The flow of lymph through the lymphatic system is unidirectional?	True		Link to Article
What is the path of the tracheal duct?	Runs along the trachea Empties into the thoracic and right lymphatic veins or into the jugular vein		Link to Article
What is the path of the thoracic duct?	Runs cranially through the mediastinum Runs along the left side of the trachea Empties into the cranial vena cava or left jugular vein		Link to Article

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