Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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Chapter 21, Problem 3RQ
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To determine:

The area of the body where clusters of lymph nodes are not present.

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Lymph nodes, including cervical, tracheobronchial, axillary and inguinal nodes are found in many points across the body. They are strategically placed throughout the body to prevent the body from the infection caused by pathogens. The presence of a pathogen in the lymph is checked at the lymph node.

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