Lymph Node Structure

Question 1

Afferent lymphatic vessels

Answer 1

Bring lymph into the lymph node

Question 2

Efferent lymphatic vessels

Answer 2

Exit point for lymph as it leaves the lymph node

Question 3

Capsule

Answer 3

Dense connective tissue that surrounds the lymph node

Question 4

Sinus

Answer 4

a. Regions where the lymph drain into the lymph node

Question 5

Lymphoid follicle

Answer 5

Clusters of B cells (and T cells and macrophages)

Question 6

Hilum

Answer 6

On concave part, space where the efferent lymphatic vessels exit the lymph node