| The location of different types of lymph nodes | the function of different types of lymph nodes | Disorders of the lymphatic system | More disorders of the lymphatic system | What are some lymphatic diseases caused by |
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What is an axillary lymph node?
Lymph nodes located in the armpits
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What is the function of the axillary lymph node?
to drain arms and shoulder region
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What is Adenitis
Swelling in the lymph glands
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What is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
the most severe type of HIV infection where patients can't fight off cancers and most infections
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What is how does lymphadenitis occur
occurs when infection is present and body is attempting to fight off the infection
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What is an cervical lymph node?
Lymph nodes located in the neck
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What is the function of the cervical lymph node?
to drain head and neck
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What is tonsilitis
when tonsils get infected, enlarged, and cause difficulty swallowing
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What is Lupus
connective tissue throughout the body are attacked by the immune system
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What is how does Infectious mononucleosis occur
spread by oral contact
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What is an inguinal lymph node?
Lymph nodes located in the groin
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What is the function of the inguinal lymph node?
to drain legs and lower pelvis
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What is lymphadenitis
Enlargement of the lymph nodes
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What is Anaphylaxis
a systemic and life altering allergic reaction
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What is how does Autoimmune disorder occur
the body senses danger so the immune system tries and attacks it
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What is an mediastinal lymph node?
Lymph nodes located in the chest
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What is the function of the mediastinal lymph node?
to drain chest cavity
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What is Infectious mononucleosis
Caused by virus
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What is Rheumatoid arthritis
where the joint linings get attacked by the immune system
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What is lupus caused by
environmental and genetic elements
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What is an Supraclavicular lymph node?
Lymph nodes located above the collar bone
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What is the function of the Supraclavicular Lymph Nodes lymph node?
responsible for filtering the lymphatic fluid of unwanted debris and bacteria
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What is Hodgkin's Disease
this is cancer of the lymph nodes
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What is Autoimmune disorder
when your immune system attacks your own body
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What is tonsillitis caused by
most commonly caused by streptococcus pyogenes which is the bacterium that causes strep throat
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