ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Lymph nodes and tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissue.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped masses of lymphatic tissue along lymph vessels. They store lymphocytes and filter waste, bacteria and damaged cells (including cancer cells) from lymph. The lymphocytes inside the lymph nodes also attack bacteria and viruses that they find in the lymph.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph nodes are made of lymph tissue and different types of cells including: White blood cells (lymphocytes).
Detailed explanation-3: -The masses of lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx are called the tonsils.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Lymph nodes are the only lymphoid organs with afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels.
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