I WONDER - How Many Lymph Nodes Are In The Body?

Lymph nodes are numerous throughout the body, varying in size from tiny to bean-sized. They are found in clusters in areas such as the neck, armpits, groin, and around the intestines. Lymph nodes function as filters, trapping and removing harmful substances from lymph fluid before it returns to the bloodstream.

How many lymph nodes are there in the human body?

• Dozens

• Hundreds

• Millions

• Thousands

Lymph nodes vary in size from tiny pinhead-sized nodes to what larger size?

• Pea-sized

• Bean-sized

• Grape-sized

• Apple-sized

Which of the following is NOT a location where lymph node clusters are found?

• Feet

• Armpits

• Groin

• Neck

What is the primary role of lymph nodes in the body?

• Regulating body temperature

• Filtering harmful substances

• Storing vitamins

• Producing red blood cells

Before lymph fluid returns to the bloodstream, what process occurs in the lymph nodes?

• Oxygenation

• Filtration

• Digestion

• Absorption