Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Health and Disease

Question:

What is the main function of lymph nodes?

Options:

Production of lymphocytes

Maturation of T-lymphocytes

Trapping microorganisms or antigens

Filtering the blood

Correct Answer:

Trapping microorganisms or antigens

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Trapping microorganisms or antigens

Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and tissues involved in immune responses. 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.