Any of the small bodies located along the lymphatic vessels, particularly at the neck, armpit, and groin, that filter bacteria and foreign particles from lymph fluid. During infection, lymph nodes may become swollen with activated lymphocytes. Also called lymph glands
They filter fluids (lymph) and provide an early response to infections.
-Former AP BIO STUDENT
Lymph is not a hormone.It is not secreted by endocrine glands.
lymph glands
the arms and mammary glands.
the arms and mammary glands.
Those are lymph nodes, not glands.
endocrine
Thymus
Kulani
Yes. There are lymph glands in the lower back. The lymph system is like strings of pearls in the body. Also, each organ in the body has it's own lymph "net" around the organ. Hopefully, by now you have found some fascinateing pictures of the lymph anatomy.
lymph node is kulani (kulane) in Filipino. when your lymph nodes get palpable or swollen, you say, may kulani ako.
Lymphatic system, especially in the nodes (lymph glands)
No