Label the organ below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow):
Thymus gland
,Question 2
pts
Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow):
Thoracic Duct/Left Lymphatic Duct
,Question 3
pts
True or False: Lymph flows from the heart out to the tissues via the lymphatic vessels.
True
Correct!
False
One way only from the tissues to the heart
Question 4
pts
True or False: Interstitial fluid that is not returned via the veins is returned to the heart
through the arteries.
True
Correct!
False
Lymphatic capillaries
, Question 5
pts
True or False: Lymph fluid moves in the following order: Interstitial fluid→ lymph
capillaries→ Lymph vessels→ Lymphatic Duct→ Veins
Correct!
True
False
Question 6
pts
A patient has lymphedema in his right leg. What lymph vessel would most likely be
obstructed?
Correct!
Thoracic Duct
Drains fluid from left side of body, both lower extremities
Right lymphatic duct
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