MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lymph nodes and tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissue.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissue that filter interstitial fluid. Hodgkin’s disease is a chronic, malignant disease of the lymph nodes. Tonsillitis usually involves the palatine and lingual tonsils. Lymphangitis is an inflammation or infection of the lymph nodes.

Detailed explanation-2: -lymph node, any of the small, bean-shaped masses of lymphoid tissue enclosed by a capsule of connective tissue that occur in association with the lymphatic vessels.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph nodes are made of lymph tissue and different types of cells including: White blood cells (lymphocytes).

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Lymph nodes are the only lymphoid organs with afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels.

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