Question

Read the following statements and select the correct option
Statement 1 : Lymphatic capillaries are free and blind at one end
Statement 2 : Lymph does not flow in a circular manner.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect

Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Answer :

A

Solution :

Lymphatic capillaries lie close to the blood capillaries and end blindly. Lymph does not flow in circular manner. Lymph from the lymphatic capillaries goes into the lymphatic vessels and then from the thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct it does into the left and right subclavian vein respectively.

Answer 2

Answer:

Both the statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Explanation:

Lymphatic capillaries are free and bind at one end so that the interstitial fluid can enter the capillary but cannot move out. These capillaries drain their content into lymph vessels, it passes through the lymph nodes and then enters the venous circulation or the main circulatory system. Therefore it does not flow in a circular manner.

So, the correct answer is 'Both tge statements 1 and 2 are correct'.