OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of these is NOT a function of lymph nodes?
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filter lymph
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produce red blood cells
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house lymphocytes and macrophages
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produce lymphocytes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is option ‘Store RBC’.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -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. There are hundreds of lymph nodes found throughout the body. They are connected to one another by lymph vessels.
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