Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Lymph nodes are densely clustered in all of the following body areas except (a) the brain, (b) the axillae, (c) the groin, (d) the cervical region.

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Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Lymph nodes are densely clustered in all of the following body areas except (a) the brain, (b) the axillae, (c) the groin, (d) the cervical region.

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Lymph nodes are the small densely clustered structure through which lymph passed. It consists of lymphocytes which destroys harmful pathogens present in the lymph.

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Lymph nodes are the concentrated lymphocytes which are surrounded by the connective tissues. The lymph nodes are divided into lymphatic nodules. They are not present in the central nervous system. Thus, they are not present in the brain.

Hence, the correct answer is option a.

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