The Lymph Nodes ________

Question

The lymph nodes ________.
A) phagocytize damaged red blood cells
B) are located only in the neck
C) produce thymosins
D) filter lymph before it is returned to the blood

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system. They filter lymph fluid as it flows through them, removing harmful bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. The filtered lymph is then returned to the bloodstream.