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LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
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Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To determine:

The distinguishing criteria between infected lymph nodes and the malignant lymph nodes.

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The lymphatic system is a part of the body’s immune system. Lymph nodes, which are small bean-shaped nodules of tissues, are a part of the lymphatic system only. In case of an infection, lymph nodes get swollen.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The ways by which a physician can determine if the cancerous lymph node has spread to other parts of the body or not.

Introduction:

The lymphatic system is spread throughout the body. It consists of lymph vessels, organs, and the lymph nodes that are present throughout the body. Lymph nodes can be found in clusters at different locations in the body.

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