All of the following are functions of normal lymph nodes except:

a. Lymphopoiesis
b. Granulopoiesis
c. Processing antigens
d. Antigen recognition


ANS: B
Normal lymph nodes are sites of antigen recognition, antigen processing, and lymphopoiesis. They are not sites of granulopoiesis.

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