The Inguinal Lymph Nodes

Question

The inguinal lymph nodes
A) line the entrance of the spleen.
B) are the Kupffer cells within the liver.
C) are located in the groin.
D) are part of the hepatic portal circulation.

Accepted Answer

The inguinal lymph nodes are located in the groin area, where lymphatic vessels from the legs and lower body drain into them. They are important in filtering and trapping bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells from the lymphatic system.