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Why are there glands at the back of the neck?
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Glands: There are lymph nodes on the back of the neck which may become inflamed with infections both viral and bacterial. They may also become enlarged with cancer. The lymph nodes filter off substances drained by the lymph channels.
Answered 5/29/2018
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