One of the critical components of the immune system is the lymphatic system. The lymph nodes are to be found throughout the body and their work involves helping the body in recognizing and fighting germs, foreign substances and infections. Location of the occipital lymph node There are different kinds of lymph nodes present in the… Continue reading Occipital Lymph Node
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Yellow Jacket Sting
Yellow jackets are wasps belonging to the Dolichovespula and genera Vespula family and occurring in North America. They are yellow and black just like honey bees, while some may be black in color or feature a reddish abdomen. Yellow jackets can sting without any incitement; these predatory insects do not leave their stingers behind and… Continue reading Yellow Jacket Sting
Lymph Node Locations in the Body
Lymph nodes though often referred to lymph glands, are organs and not glands that spread throughout the body. These organs help in filtering out dead microbes like bacteria and virus as well as other dead tissue present in lymphatic fluid thereby eliminating them from the body. It is also in the lymph nodes where the… Continue reading Lymph Node Locations in the Body