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Lymphatic System
Chapter 16
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
11/04/2009

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Most of the lymphatic fluid wil return to venous circulation by entering into which lymphatic duct before entering the left subclavian vein?
Definition
thoracic duct
Term
The lymphatic vessels resemble the ( arteries or veins) due to the presence of valves inside them.
Definition
veins
Term
The thoracic duct drains lymph into the venous circulation from which parts of the body?
Definition
left side of the head, left arm, left thoracic region, and the entire lower body.
Term
The thymus gland produces _____________, which will mature some lymphocytes.
Definition
thymosin
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