Assertion: Lymph nodes serve to trap the
micro-organisms or other antigens.
Reason : Antigens trapped in the lymph nodes are responsible for the activation of lymphocytes present there and cause the immune response .
Reason : Antigens trapped in the lymph nodes are responsible for the activation of lymphocytes present there and cause the immune response .
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The lymph nodes are small solid structures located at different
points along the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes serve to trap the
micro-organisms or other antigens, which happen to get into the lymph
and tissue fluid. Antigens trapped in the lymph nodes are responsible for
the activation of lymphocytes present there and cause the immune
response.