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Lymph nodes

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Structure: lymphoid organs associated with the lymph vascular system, located in groups or chains along lymphatic pathways. a) oval or kidney-shapedb) pin-head to olive-sizedc) have fibrous capsule and hilus for blood supply.Will have many afferents, and only one efferent lymph vessel.Functions:1. Filter lymph2. Produce lymphocytes and antibodies

Front	Lymph nodes
Back	Structure: lymphoid organs associated with the lymph vascular system, located in groups or chains along lymphatic pathways. a) oval or kidney-shaped b) pin-head to olive-sized c) have fibrous capsule and hilus for blood supply. Will have many afferents, and only one efferent lymph vessel. Functions: 1. Filter lymph 2. Produce lymphocytes and antibodies

Lymph Nodes Structure Lymphoid Organs Vascular System Located