They can only be seen in imaging studies. Mesenteric lymph nodes lie deep within the abdomen in the membranes that surround the intestine. These nodes often become swollen due to gastroenteritis ...

Intestines are separated into segments, which have different digestive functions. A study in mice and published in in Nature on April 15 shows the segments also have different immune functions. The ...

Additionally, it aids in absorbing fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the intestines ... body by moving lymph (the fluid that gets stuck between tissues) toward the lymph nodes.

“This study highlights the importance of integrating a careful and individualized balance of intestinal stability, transport efficiency and release in the mesenteric lymph nodes to maximize ...