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The lymphoid tissue located in the neck area of the body is termed

A.

Inguinal nodes

B.

Subclavian nodes

C.

Cervical nodes

D.

Palatine tonsil

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Inguinal nodes are located in the groin area, not the neck.
B. Subclavian nodes are found near the clavicle (collarbone), closer to the chest, not specifically in the neck.
C. Cervical nodes are the correct answer. These lymph nodes are located in the neck and are responsible for filtering lymph from the head and neck region.
D. Palatine tonsil is located in the oropharynx (back of the throat), not in the neck, although it is part of the lymphatic system.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Lacteal is a lymphatic vessel located in the villi of the small intestine that absorbs fats, not the enlarged portion of the thoracic duct.
B. Hilum refers to the area on an organ where vessels, nerves, or ducts enter or leave, but it is not the enlarged portion of the thoracic duct.
C. The Right lymphatic duct is a separate duct that drains lymph from the right side of the body, not the enlarged portion of the thoracic duct.
D. Cisterna chyli is the enlarged, sac-like structure at the lower end of the thoracic duct, where lymph from the lower body and digestive organs (containing chyle) is collected before being transported into the thoracic duct.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Chyle is a milky fluid formed by the combination of fat globules and lymph. It is absorbed by lacteals (specialized lymphatic vessels) in the small intestine and transports dietary fats to the lymphatic system.
B. Plasma is the liquid component of blood, not a mixture of fat and lymph.
C. Lymph is the clear fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system, but it is not specifically mixed with fats like chyle.
D. Lacteal refers to the lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that absorb fats, but it is not the name of the fluid itself. The fluid is called chyle.

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