GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do we call the bean-shaped structures that are scattered around the body as part of the lymphatic system?
A
lymph capillaries
B
tonsils
C
spleen
D
lymph nodes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are bean-shaped glands that monitor and cleanse the lymph as it filters through them. The nodes filter out the damaged cells and cancer cells. These lymph nodes also store lymphocytes and other immune system cells that attack and destroy bacteria and other harmful substances in the fluid.

Detailed explanation-2: -A small bean-shaped structure that is part of the body’s immune system. Lymph glands 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 glands found throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The typical lymph node is surrounded by a connective tissue capsule and divided into compartments called lymph nodules. The lymph nodules are dense masses of lymphocytes and macrophages and are separated by spaces called lymph sinuses.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lymph nodes, or lymph glands, are small, encapsulated bean-shaped structures composed of lymphatic tissue.

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