ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Another major function of the lymphatic system is
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Attack the body’s cells when they don’t “act right”
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Attack foreign particles
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Attack the blood cells
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Attack the white blood cells to weaken the immune system
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs that support the immune system by trapping foreign agents and killing them. They do so by filtering bacteria, viruses, and other disease-causing agents circulating in the lymphatic system. White blood cells, called lymphocytes, are then recruited to control infection.
Detailed explanation-2: -Major clusters of lymphatic nodules include: Tonsils: these are clusters of lymphatic tissue under the mucous membrane lining of the nose, mouth, and throat. Lymphocytes and macrophages in the tonsils provide protection against foreign substances and pathogens that enter the body through the nose or mouth.
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