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प्रश्न
Lymph nodes are secondary lymphoid organs. Explain the role of lymph nodes in our immune response.
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उत्तर
Lymph nodes are small solid structures located at different points along the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes trap the microorganisms or other antigens, which happen to get into the lymph and tissue fluid. Antigens trapped in the lymph nodes are responsible for the activation of lymphocytes present there and cause the immune response.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the primary lymphoid organs.
The following is well-known abbreviation, which have been used in this chapter. Expand to its full form:
MALT
Which of the following is correct?
MALT constitutes about ______ per cent of the lymphoid tissue in human body.
The letter Tin lymphocyte refers to:
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