GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Small, round or oval masses that filter the lymph and remove toxins, wastes, and other harmful substances.
A
lymphocyte
B
lymph nodes
C
thymus
D
bone marrow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs that filter substances in your body. Cells that help fight infections make up your lymph nodes along with lymph tissue. There are hundreds of lymph nodes throughout your body. The most well-known places where you’ll find lymph nodes are in your armpits, neck and groin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph fluid is carried to the lymph nodes by lymphatic vessels. The lymph nodes filter out harmful substances and waste products. They also contain immune cells called lymphocytes that destroy cancer cells and bacteria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph nodes are filters. They are found at various points around the body, including the throat, armpits, chest, abdomen and groin. Generally they are in chains or groups All are imbedded in fatty tissue and lie close to veins and arteries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymph nodes are bean-shaped structures that help filter unwanted substances from lymph. They contain a high concentration of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that proliferates in the lymphatic system to combat pathogens.

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