Chapter 21, Problem 16RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The type of lymph nodes that can be felt by palpation.

Introduction:

The lymphatic system is associated with the function of the collection of lymph and its return back to the venous circulation. The lymphatic system also checks the presence of any foreign antigens in the lymph as its associated structures possess immunity cells. Lymph nodes are tiny structures of the lymphatic system that are located throughout the body.