The lymphatic system collects fluid from tissues throughout the body and directs its flow toward the ________.

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The lymphatic system directs its flow toward the heart. The lymphatic vessels eventually join into larger lymphatic ducts that empty into the cardiovascular system at the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins near the heart. The other organs listed (liver, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder) are not directly part of the lymphatic system or involved in lymph flow.

The Lymphatic System Collects Fluid from Tissues Throughout the Body