A professor explains to a class that the reason lymph nodes enlarge and become tender during infection is because of what reason?
A)B lymphocytes proliferate.
B)The nodes are inflamed.
C)The nodes fill with purulent exudate.
D)The nodes are not properly functioning.

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The B lymphocyte proliferation in response to significant antigen (e.g., during infection) may result in lymph node enlargement and tenderness (reactive lymph node). The nodes are not specifically inflamed or filled with purulent exudate.

A Professor Explains to a Class That the Reason Lymph