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What is the difference between cephalic lymph nodes and pectoral lymph nodes?
The pectoral lymph nodes are also known as the anterior group and can be found just inferior to the pectoralis minor muscle, the cephalic nodes are also known as deltopectoral lymph nodes and they receive lymph from the superficial vessels only
Are there lymph nodes in the jawline?
Yes, there are lymph nodes located along the jawline. These lymph nodes play a role in filtering lymph fluid and immune response in the head and neck region. Swelling or tenderness in these lymph nodes can sometimes be an indication of infection or inflammation in the surrounding areas.
Can lymph nodes leak fluid?
Lymph nodes can produce and contain lymph fluid, but they do not typically leak fluid. If a lymph node is damaged or infected, it may become enlarged or tender, but leakage of lymphatic fluid from a lymph node is not a common occurrence.
Where are T cells located within lymph nodes?
T cells are located in the paracortex region of lymph nodes.
What are the small organs found on lymphatic vessels called?
Lymphatic vessels are vein-like tubes connected at one end to the tiny organs known as lymph nodes, which carry the lymph (serum full of white blood cells) from the lymph node to the heart. Lymphatic nodes are part of the Lymphatic System, which helps the Immune System fight against pathogens. Whenever you get sick with the flu or some similar virus, your lymph nodes can become swollen--this is why doctors feel the side of your throat when they check you over at an appointment! They're checking to see if your tonsils (lymph nodes in your throat) are swollen.
When doing a lumpectomy are the sentinel lymph nodes also removed along with the axillary lymph nodes?
Typically, the sentinel nodes are axillary nodes. If you are having the axillary nodes removed, the sentinal nodes will also be removed.
How are harmful organism removed from your lymph?
the spleen and the lymph nodes
I have breast cancer and i have to have my lymph nodes removed is there a hospital stay?
If you have breast cancer and you just had your lymph nodes removed, a hospital stay is very important.
What happens when the cervical lymph nodes are removed?
You have about 500 lymph nodes are there in your body. There are about 300 lymph nodes in your neck region only. It is not possible to remove them all. When you remove few lymph nodes, it does not affect your health adversely.
Why does the axillary area swell when the lymph nodes have been removed?
the axillary area smells after the lymph nodes have been removed due to presence of sweat glands.
How is cellular debris removed from the lymph nodes?
Lymphocytes
Is the lymphatic system invisible?
No; lymph nodes can be surgically removed.
Within which structures in humans are bacteria and dead cells removed from lymph?
Bacteria and dead cells are removed from lymph within lymph nodes, which are small bean-shaped structures located along the lymphatic vessels. Lymph nodes contain immune cells that help filter and eliminate these harmful substances from the lymph fluid before it is returned to the blood circulation.
Is the statement In a radical neck dissection the tumor and surrounding musculature are removed but cervical lymph nodes are left intact true or false?
Cervical lymph nodes are removed in a radical neck dissection.
In what to cases are lymph nodes removed during malignant melanoma surgery?
If the patient has enlarged lymph nodes or the depth of the tumor has led to the evaluation by CAT scan showing enlarged nodes, resection of the nodes will be considered.
Where are Bacteria and dead cells removed from circulatory fluid?
Lymph Nodes
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
