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Lymph Nodes - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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''For haemolymph nodes click [[Haemolymph Nodes - Anatomy & Physiology|here]]''
[[Image:LH_Lymph_Node_Gross_Histology.jpg|thumb|150px|right|<p>'''Gross view'''</p><sup>©Nottingham Uni 2008</sup>]]
[[Image:LH_Lymph_Node_Gross_Histology.jpg|thumb|150px|right|<p>'''Gross view'''</p><sup>©Nottingham Uni 2008</sup>]]
<p>The body contains hundreds of lymph nodes of varying size (1-20mm) and these are located along the routes of lymphatic vessels. They are found throughout the body but are more concentrated in the axilla, groin and mesenteries. Lymph nodes act as a filter for the lymph removing antigens and releasing immune-competent cells and immunoglobulins.</p>
<p>The body contains hundreds of lymph nodes of varying size (1-20mm) and these are located along the routes of lymphatic vessels. They are found throughout the body but are more concentrated in the axilla, groin and mesenteries. Lymph nodes act as a filter for the lymph removing antigens and releasing immune-competent cells and immunoglobulins.</p>