IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What lymph nodes are found by your hips or reproductive organs?
A
pelvic
B
abdominal
C
cervical
D
thoracic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your inguinal lymph nodes form a major drainage pathway for your legs, genitals and pelvic region.

Detailed explanation-2: -The deep inguinal lymph nodes are within the femoral sheath medial to the femoral vein. The deep nodes receive drainage from the glans penis or clitoris, as well as the superficial lymph nodes. The superficial and deep inguinal lymph nodes both drain into the external iliac lymph nodes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The groin is over the hip joint and contains several of the muscles of the leg. There is a group of glands (lymph nodes) in the groin area, which normally cannot be felt. It also contains the inguinal canal on each side.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are lymph nodes around the vagina (also called lymph glands). They’re small bean shaped glands that are part of the lymphatic system. They drain fluid from the tissues around the vagina and help to control infection by trapping and killing bacteria and viruses.

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