An advantage to having reticular connective tissue present in lymph nodes would be that:

A. the loose organization of reticular connective tissue provides niches for macrophages and lymphocytes.
B. lymph filters through the nodes and is exposed to lymphocytes and macrophages.
C. lymphocytes cycle to various areas of the body and back to lymph nodes.
D. all of the above take place.


Ans: D. all of the above take place.

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