Full-fat cottage cheese provides more vitamin A per serving, at 315 international units -- 11 percent of the recommended daily intake for men and 14 percent for women. Low-fat cottage cheese contains 167 international units per cup.
Lymph nodes are very small clusters of immune cells that function as part of the bodyâs immune system. There are more than 600 lymph nodes throughout the body, but the ones most frequently enlarged or swollen are the lymph nodes in the neck, under the chin, in the armpits, and in the groin.
They are part of the lymphatic system that helps your body fight infection and disease. As lymphatic fluid travels through the body, immune cells (called lymphocytes) in the lymph nodes trap bacteria, viruses and other potentially harmful substances and destroy them to help prevent their spread.ou're probably already familiar with the lymph nodes in your neck but there are hundreds of other lymph nodes scattered throughout your body. Other areas where you may be able to feel swollen lymph nodes include: 1  Behind the ears.