Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134243818
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 10CYU
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The cause of red marks on the hand due to an animal scratch.
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The structures associated with the lymphatic system are present throughout the body. The immune cells are also present in the various structures that are present along with the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is crucial in fighting infection. Several changes in the structures associated with the lymphatic system can be observed after the invasion of foreign bodies.
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Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
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