The right lymphatic duct ________.
A) carries lymph to the right brachiocephalic vein
B) carries lymph originating in tissues superior to the diaphragm on the right side of the body
C) carries lymph from tissues inferior to the diaphragm
D) varies very little from individual to individual
E) empties into the axillary vein

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The right lymphatic duct carries lymph originating in tissues superior to the diaphragm on the right side of the body, such as the right side of the head, neck, thorax, and arm. Choice A is incorrect because it carries lymph to the right brachiocephalic vein, not from it. Choice C is incorrect because lymph from tissues inferior to the diaphragm is drained by the thoracic duct. Choice D is incorrect because there may be some variation in the anatomy of the right lymphatic duct among individuals. Choice E is incorrect because the right lymphatic duct drains into the right subclavian vein, not the axillary vein.

The Right Lymphatic Duct ________