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A disease that causes swelling of the lymph nodes is?
The Plague
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
What causes calcified subcarinal lymph nodes?
he has pain in right side
What filters harmful substances from lymph?
Lymph nodes
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, heart, thymus,
What filters out microorganisms and foreign material that have been engulfed by the lymphocytes?
Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes that drain the head and the neck area?
Anterior and posterior cervical lymph nodes.
Why does lymph notes swell?
Lymph nodes swell as a normal immune response to infection or inflammation. This swelling occurs as the lymph nodes work to filter and trap viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens. The increased activity of immune cells in the lymph nodes causes them to enlarge.
Does using tobacco cause lymph nodes to swell?
No, not directly anyway. The connection is given a long period of time, tobacco use causes cancer, which in turn makes lymph nodes swell. Swollen lymph nodes are most commonly a sign of infection. See a doctor for a check-up if you notice any swollen lymph nodes.
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
What lymph nodes are located in the groin region?
inguinal
