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Which of the following BEST describes the lymphatic vessels?

A.

They are found only in lymph nodes

B.

They have large pores and follow the venous pathway

C.

They closely follow the path of the aorta

D.

They are found only in the spleen

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. They are found only in lymph nodes

  Lymphatic vessels are widespread throughout the body and not limited to lymph nodes.

B. They have large pores and follow the venous pathway

    Lymphatic vessels have large, permeable walls and generally follow alongside veins, draining interstitial fluid back to circulation.

C. They closely follow the path of the aorta

  Lymphatics follow venous, not arterial (aorta), pathways.

D. They are found only in the spleen

  The lymphatic system is distributed systemically, not restricted to the spleen.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. "These organs are used in digestion."

They are part of the lymphatic/immune system, not the digestive system.

B. "These organs assist with vitamin absorption."

Vitamin absorption is mainly the role of the intestines.

C. "These organs regulate electrolyte balance."

Electrolyte balance is regulated by kidneys and endocrine organs.

D. "These organs are for immunity."

The thymus matures T cells, the spleen filters blood and responds to infection, and lymph nodes trap and destroy pathogens.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Spleen

The spleen filters blood, but it's not the first common site of breast cancer metastasis.

B. Cervical lymph nodes

These are located in the neck and are not primary drainage sites for the breast.

C. Inguinal lymph nodes

These are in the groin and relate to drainage from the lower body, not the breast.

D. Axillary lymph nodes

These are located in the armpits and are the primary drainage nodes for breast tissue, making them the first site of metastasis.

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