GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHOID ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of lymph nodes?
A
carry excess lymph fluid away from tissues
B
drain lymph back into the circulatory system
C
filter foreign particles from the lymph
D
absorb fat from the gut
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph nodes mainly store immune cells that help the body fight infection but are also places where these cells can be made. They also filter the lymph fluid and remove foreign material such as bacteria and cancer cells.

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

Detailed explanation-3: -The lymph nodes filter lymph fluid as it flows through them, trapping bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances, which are then destroyed by the lymphocytes.

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