Lymphatic Vessels, Nodes, and Fluid Return
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Where does the thoracic duct empty lymph into the blood?
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After surgical removal of axillary lymph nodes, the arm on that side swells. What is this called, and why does it occur?
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Lymph has no central pump. What mechanisms move it toward the heart?
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Skeletal muscle contraction, pressure changes during breathing, contraction of smooth muscle in lymphatic walls, and valves that prevent backflow.
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