What do lymph nodes filter?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking what substances or materials are filtered by lymph nodes, which are crucial components of the immune system. Lymph nodes help in filtering lymph fluid, removing pathogens, debris, and even cancer cells.
Answer
Lymph nodes filter substances such as bacteria, viruses, waste products, and damaged cells.
Lymph nodes filter substances such as bacteria, viruses, waste products, and damaged cells (including cancer cells) from the lymphatic fluid.
Answer for screen readers
Lymph nodes filter substances such as bacteria, viruses, waste products, and damaged cells (including cancer cells) from the lymphatic fluid.
More Information
Lymph nodes also contain lymphocytes that help the body fight infections and diseases.
Sources
- Lymph Node Function & Location - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- The lymphatic system - Macmillan Cancer Support - macmillan.org.uk
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