Which of the following is a role of lymph nodes?

A. They return lymph to circulation.
B. They filter lymph.
C. They produce lymph.
D. They produce red blood cells.


Answer: B. They filter lymph.
Lymph nodes are rich with macrophages, B cells, and T cells; therefore, the lymph nodes are primed for activating the immune system. Structurally, lymph nodes have a capsule and medullary chords and sinuses that serve to filter lymph fluid.

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