APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

There are about 600 bean-shaped structure that are scattered throughout the body. Most of it are found in the axillae and groin. Which structure of the lymphatic system does the above describe?

A	Lymphatic ducts
B	Lymphatic trunk
C	Lymph nodes
D	Lymphatic capillaries

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph nodes are an integral part of the immune system and assist with filtering foreign substances from organs and tissues. These small, bean-shaped structures are found throughout the human body, in a system of clusters around the axilla (armpit), groin, neck, chest and abdomen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped tissues found along the lymphatic vessels. The lymph nodes act as filters.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs that produce and store blood cells and filter lymph fluid, helping to remove waste materials and harmful germs from your body. They house important immune cells that fight infection. About 600 lymph nodes are scattered throughout your body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your inguinal lymph nodes are located in your groin. Specifically, they’re in the inner upper thigh area. Your superficial inguinal lymph nodes sit near the surface of your skin just below your inguinal ligament. Your deep inguinal lymph nodes are deeper within your body.

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