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Function of the lymph glands

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

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

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Is lymph a hormone?

Lymph is not a hormone.It is not secreted by endocrine glands.

What are the lymph nodes in the groin called?

lymph glands

Where do the lymph nodes of the axillary region receive their lymph from?

the arms and mammary glands.

Where do the lymph nodes of the axillary region receive lymph from?

the arms and mammary glands.

What glands are on your right side of your neck by your ear?

Those are lymph nodes, not glands.

What system do the lymph glands belong to?

endocrine

What is the primary glands of the lymph system?

Thymus

What is the tagalog term for lymph glands?

Kulani

Are there lymph glands in the lower back?

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.

What is lymph glands in tagalog?

lymph node is kulani (kulane) in Filipino. when your lymph nodes get palpable or swollen, you say, may kulani ako.

Do Males have tonsils?

Tonsils are lymph glands. Both sexes have them.