The chief function of lymph nodes in mammalian body is to

Produce RBCs

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Collect and destroy pathogens

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Produce a hormone

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Destroy the old and worn out red blood cells

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Solution

The correct option is D Collect and destroy pathogens
Lymph nodes are the oval shaped lymphatic organ scattered throughout the body and play an important role in body defence mechanism. It is majorly composed of WBC and devoid of RBC. Lymph nodes do not perform the endocrine function.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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