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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Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures is a pathway through which lymph flows in the lymphatic system?

Pancreatic duct

Thyroid gland

Lymphatic vessel

Adrenal cortex

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Step 1: Understand the lymphatic system's function. The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting lymph, a fluid containing white blood cells, throughout the body to help fight infections and remove waste products.

Step 2: Identify the structures involved in the lymphatic system. Key components include lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, the spleen, thymus, and tonsils. These structures work together to circulate lymph and support immune function.

Step 3: Recognize that lymphatic vessels are the primary pathways for lymph flow. These vessels collect lymph from tissues and transport it to lymph nodes for filtration before returning it to the bloodstream.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options. The pancreatic duct, thyroid gland, and adrenal cortex are not part of the lymphatic system. The pancreatic duct is involved in digestive enzyme transport, the thyroid gland regulates metabolism, and the adrenal cortex produces hormones.

Step 5: Confirm that the correct answer is 'lymphatic vessel,' as it is the structure specifically designed to transport lymph within the lymphatic system.