Which statement is NOT true of the system of lymph vessels?
A)The larger vessels have a structure very much like that of veins, including valves.
B)Lymph is collected by dead-end lymph capillaries.
C)The thoracic duct empties lymph into the right subclavian vein.
D)The cisterna chyli collects lymph from the lower body.

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The thoracic duct actually empties lymph into the left subclavian vein, not the right subclavian vein. This is a key aspect of the lymphatic system's function in returning lymph to the bloodstream.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the System of Lymph