MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The tiny oval shaped lymph structure located throughout the body are known as?
A
Lymph nodes
B
Spleen
C
Lymph fluid
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. There are hundreds of lymph nodes found throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The smallest lymph node diameter observed was 0.4 cm, and the largest was 2.7 cm. Most lymph nodes showed an elongated or oval shape.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph nodes (or lymph glands) are small lumps of tissue that contain white blood cells, which fight infection. They are part of the body’s immune system and filter lymph fluid, which is composed of fluid and waste products from body tissues.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymph Nodes. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs that are the size of a pea. You have nodes throughout your body including in your armpits, neck and groin. Your lymph nodes can swell or get bigger, which is a sign that your body is fighting an infection or an illness.

Detailed explanation-5: -A lymph node is a spherical or oval shaped organ. It is found in the circulation lymphatic vessels and serves as a biological filter of lymph. Lymph nodes can be found mainly in the armpit, in the groin, near the large vessels of the neck, in the chest or abdominal cavity.

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