The thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct empty into venous circulation at the ________

A) beginning of the cisterna chyli
B) at the junction of the lymph collecting vessels
C) at the junction of the subclavian and brachiocephalic veins
D) at the junction of the subclavian and internal jugular veins


Answer: D

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