What are Lymph Nodes?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Detoxifies Tissues
Lymph nodes also help body tissues to get rid of various toxins and impurities such carbon dioxide, excess minerals, and byproducts of various cellular processes. After removal of the toxins and other waste, the filtered lymphatic fluid is returned to the bloodstream.
It is worth noting that the filtered-out materials are ultimately returned into the bloodstream for excretion through perspiration, breath, urine, or poop. In the case where cancer cells break away from a tumor, they may attach themselves to nearby lymph nodes. This can lead to chronic swelling of the lymph nodes, or even spread of cancer to the lymphatic system or other parts of the body.
Advertisement
