The chief function of lymph nodes is to

Produce WBCs

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Produce hormones

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Destroy old RBCs

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Destroy pathogens

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Solution

The correct option is D Destroy pathogens
Lymph nodes act as small filters in the body. They destroy harmful pathogens entering the system, brought into the nodes by the lymphatic fluid, with the help of WBCs present in them.
So, the correct answer is 'Destroy pathogens'

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