LP30457-3

Lymph node

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Description

Lymph nodes are components of the lymphatic system. They are occasionally called lymph glands, but as they do not secrete substances, this is incorrect terminology. Lymph nodes act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of connective tissue filled with lymphocytes that collect and destroy bacteria and viruses. When the body is fighting an infection, lymphocytes multiply rapidly and produce a characteristic swelling of the lymph nodes. Humans have approximately 500-600 lymph nodes distributed throughout the body, with clusters found in the underarms, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Lymph node (Wikipedia)

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Part Name

Lymph node

Part Display Name

Lymph node

Part Type

System (Describes the name of the system (sample) type)

Created On

2002-07-29

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LN

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