APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is NOT a function of lymph nodes?
A
filter lymph
B
produce red blood cells
C
house lymphocytes and macrophages
D
produce lymphocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is option ‘Store RBC’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Lymph is composed of surplus tissue fluid collected by the lymphatic system throughout the body. There are no red blood cells in this fluid. Red blood cells are found only in the cardiovascular system.

Detailed explanation-3: -They also filter the lymph fluid and remove foreign material such as bacteria and cancer cells. When bacteria are recognized in the lymph fluid, the lymph nodes make more infection-fighting white blood cells.

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