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 Heart2h 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

Lymphatic Vasculature

Anatomy & Physiology

20. The Lymphatic System

Lymphatic Vasculature

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with Anatomy & Physiology?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

Which of the following vessels transport interstitial fluid that leaks from the vascular system back into the blood?

veins

capillaries

lymphatics

sinusoids

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Understand the role of the lymphatic system: The lymphatic system is responsible for returning interstitial fluid, which is the fluid that leaks out of the blood vessels, back into the circulatory system.

Identify the components of the lymphatic system: The lymphatic system includes lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and lymph. Lymphatic vessels are similar to veins and capillaries but are specifically designed to transport lymph.

Differentiate between the options: Veins and capillaries are part of the blood circulatory system, while sinusoids are specialized capillaries found in certain organs. Lymphatics are the vessels that specifically transport lymph.

Recognize the function of lymphatics: Lymphatic vessels collect interstitial fluid from tissues and transport it as lymph back to the bloodstream, usually at the subclavian veins.

Conclude with the correct answer: Based on the function of transporting interstitial fluid back into the blood, the correct vessels are the lymphatics.