Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

20. The Lymphatic System

Introduction to the Lymphatic System

Anatomy & Physiology

20. The Lymphatic System

Introduction to the Lymphatic System

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Lymph leaves a lymph node via which of the following vessels?

Afferent lymphatic vessels

Efferent lymphatic vessels

Venules

Blood capillaries

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Understand the structure and function of a lymph node: Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and house immune cells. They are part of the lymphatic system, which helps maintain fluid balance and defend against infections.

Learn the difference between afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels: Afferent lymphatic vessels bring lymph into the lymph node, while efferent lymphatic vessels carry filtered lymph away from the lymph node.

Visualize the flow of lymph through a lymph node: Lymph enters the lymph node via afferent lymphatic vessels, is filtered by immune cells within the node, and then exits through efferent lymphatic vessels.

Eliminate incorrect options: Venules and blood capillaries are part of the circulatory system, not the lymphatic system, and do not transport lymph. Afferent lymphatic vessels bring lymph into the node, so they are not the vessels through which lymph exits.

Conclude that lymph leaves a lymph node via efferent lymphatic vessels, as they are specifically designed to transport filtered lymph away from the node.