From what regions does the thoracic duct collect lymph from?
a. Left part of the head and neck
b. Right upper limb
c. Right lung
d. Abdominal organs
e. A part of the costo-diaphragmatic surface of the liver
Isha@2663 Answered question August 16, 2024
A. Left part of the head and neck
D. Abdominal organs
E. A part of the costo-diaphragmatic surface of the liver
The thoracic duct primarily collects lymph from the left side of the head, neck, thorax, and the entire body below the diaphragm. It does not collect lymph from the right upper limb or the right lung; these regions are drained by the right lymphatic duct.
Isha@2663 Answered question August 16, 2024