ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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What is NOT a function of lymph nodes?
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Collect lymph from surrounding tissue
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Detect infections
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Filter lymph from lymphatic vessels
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Attack bacteria and viruses
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Removal of carbon dioxide is not a function of lymph, it is a function of blood.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph nodes filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and they contain lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help the body fight infection and disease. There are hundreds of lymph nodes found throughout the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -managing the fluid levels in the body. reacting to bacteria. dealing with cancer cells. dealing with cell products that otherwise would result in disease or disorders. absorbing some of the fats in our diet from the intestine. 19-Jul-2017
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