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What part of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering the lymph?
lymph node
Occipital lymph node?
The occipital lymph node is part of the lymphatic system that is located on the back of the head. It produces white blood cells and lymph.
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, heart, thymus,
Where was lymph before it entered the lymphatic system?
lymph node
What is a superficial lymph node?
A lymph node is a small ball or an oval-shaped organ of the immune system.
What is the difference between an incision and excision of lymph nodes?
The difference between incision and excision of lymph nodes is very simple. The incision of a lymph node is when the biopsy only takes part of the lymph node during surgery. The excision of the lymph node is when the whole lymph node is removed.
What node contains specialized lymphocytes are capable of destroying pathogens?
These are called lymph nodes. Some people call them lymph glands but that is an incorrect term. They are a part of the lymphatic system, a component of the body's immune system. Swollen lymph nodes may signal an infection.
How would the removal of a persons lymph node affect the bodies ability to fight disease?
Because lymph nodes are part of the immune system and the immune system fights diseases.
What is reactive lymph node?
It's a lymph node that drains an inflamed area. The source of the inflammation can be bacterial-viral infection, immunological disease, or malignancy.
What can occur if the melanoma is being spread through the lymph system?
If the melanoma is spreading through the lymph system, some of the tumor may grow there, resulting in a nodule part way between the primary site and the original lymph node.
What is a small node of tissue that filters lymph?
A lymph node.
What is a node in medical terminology?
In medical terminology, a node refers to a small, round, or oval-shaped structure. It can refer to lymph nodes, which are part of the immune system and help fight infection, or to other types of nodes such as nerve nodes or lymphatic nodes.
