MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of the lymph nodes?
A
production of thrombocytes
B
production of erythrocytes
C
reservoir for blood
D
filter lymph & remove impurities
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph nodes filter lymph. They trap germs and damaged or abnormal cells, and activate immune responses to help your body get rid of them. Lymph nodes contain lots of white blood cells called lymphocytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymphatic system: The lymphatic system is part of your immune system that protects your body from foreign invaders that cause illness, maintains fluid levels throughout your body, absorbs nutrients and fats and removes waste from cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymph nodes filter lymph of harmful pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. The nodes also filter out cellular waste, dead cells, and cancerous cells. The filtered lymph from all areas of the body is eventually returned to the blood through a blood vessel near the heart.

Detailed explanation-5: -managing the fluid levels in the body. reacting to bacteria. dealing with cancer cells. dealing with cell products that otherwise would result in disease or disorders. absorbing some of the fats in our diet from the intestine. 19-Jul-2017

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