Human Anatomy - With Access
Human Anatomy - With Access
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134855356
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23, Problem 20RFT
Summary Introduction

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The lymph nodes are small lymphoid organs, which have a fibrous capsule. They are present in different parts of the body. They consist of various lymphocytes, such as the B (bone marrow derived) cells and T (thymus dependent) cells. They are involved in raising the immune responses in the body. A lymph node comprises three structures that are the medulla, cortex, and paracortex.

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