Lymph nodes

Read about swollen lymph glands (nodes) in the neck, groin, and other locations. How do you know if you if you have swollen lymph nodes? How do you reduce swelling of lymph nodes? How long does it take swollen lymph nodes to go away?

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In the following lymph node labeled diagram, we have the medulla, lymphatic vessel, vein, artery, valve, capsule, and cortex. It should be noted here that anatomical diagrams are very complex, and if you have labeled them correctly, your students will not have a hard time learning them or remembering them.

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The lymph nodes are small glands that are part of your immune system. They contain white blood cells and are responsible for filtering out harmful substances in the lymph fluid. Swollen lymph nodes (medically known as lymphadenopathy) can happen for several reasons.

Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, and groin can have many causes, including infections and autoimmune diseases. Learn more about the symptoms and how it's diagnosed.