In the Lymphatic System

question 35

Multiple Choice

In the lymphatic system,

• A)lymph capillaries are present in large quantities in the central nervous system and bone marrow.
• B)lymph vessels have one-way valves.
• C)fluid is only carried from the heart toward the tissues of the body.
• D)lymph vessels from the right half of the head and neck enter the thoracic duct.

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Definitions:

Hippocampal Volume

A measurement of the size of the hippocampus, a region of the brain associated with memory and learning, often used in research studying neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Cortisol Hypersecretion

Excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal gland, often associated with stress or disorders such as Cushing's syndrome.

ACTH Secretion

The release of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone by the pituitary gland, stimulating cortisol production in the adrenal glands.