Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134243818
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 12RQ
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The comparison of functions of the lymph node to the spleen.
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The lymphatic system collects the extracellular fluid from the entire body tissues and returns it back to blood circulation. The immunity cells present in the lymphatic system also check the entry of any foreign body in the lymph. Lymph nodes and the spleen are secondary lymphoid organs. They are associated with clearing the lymph from foreign bodies in a different way.
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Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
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