Question

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements.

(x) The chief function of lymph nodes is to destroy __________.

Answer 1

Lymph nodes:

1. The lymph nodes are oval or bean-shaped cells that are part of the lymphatic system.
2. The lymph is filtered by the lymph nodes.

Immunity:

1. The lymph nodes contain phagocytic leukocytes (WBCs) mainly lymphocytes and macrophages.
2. These cells help in the filtration of lymph by invading the harmful microbes or other foreign particles and ingesting them.
3. Hence, lymph plays an inevitable role in destroying pathogens, that is disease-causing agents.

The chief function of lymph nodes is to destroy pathogens.