MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose statements that are TRUE about lymph nodes:
A
contain B-and T-cell lymphocytes
B
filter blood
C
destroy pathogens and cancer cells
D
produce antibodies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymph nodes monitor the lymph flowing into them and produce cells and antibodies which protect our body from infection and disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Lymph nodes are the only lymphoid organs with afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels.

Detailed explanation-3: -From the given choices, option (b) best describes the function of a lymph node. The major function of a lymph node is to expose the pathogens to the specialized leukocytes known as the lymphocytes. The lymph nodes filter the lymph and remove the pathogens which are then exposed to the lymphocytes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The answer is c). Lymph does not contain neutrophils, nor are neutrophils produced in the lymph nodes.

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