Along the lymphatic system are collections of specialized tissue called lymph nodes. These are places where large amounts of lymphocytes stay, which can attack any microbes found in the lymph as it filters through the lymph node.
By Charles Daniel, About.com Guide
Updated March 23, 2009
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