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Small cell masses where protective cells are stored are known as?
"The Lymph Nodes, or glands, are small tissue masses in which some protective cells are stored. If pathogens invade your body, many of them are carried to the lymph nodes to be destroyed. This is why your lymph nodes often feel swollen when you have a cold or the flu." (From An Invitation to Health, 2009-2010 Edition, by Dianne Hales)
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.
What are lymph nodes in the wall of the pharynx?
Lymph nodes in the wall of the pharynx are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the body's immune system. They work by filtering and trapping harmful substances like bacteria and viruses that may enter the body through the nose and mouth. These lymph nodes help to activate immune responses to protect the body from infection and illness.
What are facts about lymph nodes?
They are small bumps or bean like bumps that can't be felt unless they are swollen. Having a sore throat may cause them to swell. Lymph nodes also contain lymphocytes ( a type cell) that fights off infections. Lymph nodes can be found throughout the body. Some are directly under the skin and others can be found deep inside the body. You can also get cancer in them.
Where are your lymph nodes located?
Lymph nodes are distributed throughout the body, with clusters located in the neck, armpits, and groin. They are an important part of the immune system, filtering and trapping viruses, bacteria, and other harmful substances.
What is a group of lymph nodes in the small intestine?
Pancreaticoduodenal lymph nodes. Regards Time is imaginary
A group of lymph nodes in the small intestine?
Peyer`s patches
What is the groups of lymph nodes in the small intestine that clean the digestive system?
Peyer's Patches are lymph nodes that continuously clean the digestive system
What peyers patches?
The Peyer's pathces are lymph nodes in the small intestine. They help fight pathogens.
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
What is payer'S patch?
Peyer's Patches are lymph nodes in your small intestine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyer's_patch
What are peyers patches and where are they found?
The Peyer's pathces are lymph nodes in the small intestine. They help fight pathogens.
Medical term for small pebbly feeling lymph nodes?
Lymphadenitis is an inflammation of the lymph nodes. Lymphadenitis can make the lymph nodes have a small pebbly feeling when touched.
What are small oval structures that occur in clusters along the paths of the lymph vessels?
The small oval structures that cluster along the lymph vessels are called lymph nodes. The nodes that can be palpated are the cervical, axillary and inguinal nodes.
What is a small node of tissue that filters lymph?
A lymph node.
What is the small filtering structures to which afferent lymph vessels carry lymph?
The small filtering structures to which afferent lymph vessels carry lymph are called lymph nodes. These nodes are crucial components of the lymphatic system, where immune cells can encounter and respond to pathogens present in the lymph fluid.
Are small sub-centimeter lymph nodes of the neck abnormal?
No, small sub-centimeter lymph nodes of the neck is not always considered abnormal. There are some lymph nodes located in the neck that are larger than others, and they do not have to have pathogens in them.
