ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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What best describes a lymph node?
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Type of pathogen that attacks the immune system
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Special kind of immune cell found in the lymph
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Any organ being attacked by pathogens
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A capsule in the lymph vessels that are filled with B cells and T cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Afferent lymphatic vessels enter the lymph node through the capsule peripherally and efferent lymphatic vessels leave the node via the hilum.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thin reticular fibers (reticulin) of reticular connective tissue form a supporting meshwork inside the node. The lymph node capsule is composed of dense irregular connective tissue with some plain collagenous fibers, and a number of membranous processes or trabeculae extend from its internal surface.
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