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What is the lymphatic system?
It is a network of vessels, tissues, and organs that collects
fluid from body tissue and returns it to the cardiovascular
system.
Main functions of the Lymphatic System
- Maintain fluid homeostasis by returning escaped fluid
back into the bloodstream
- Creates part of the immune system that helps defend
against pathogens
- Transports dietary fats from the digestive system to the
body
Lymph
Straw colored fluid that goes between capillary blood and
tissues
Lymph Vessels
Transports excess tissue fluid back into the circulatory
system

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Lymph Nodes
House lymphocytes/filter out harmful bacteria
Spleen
produces lymphocytes, filters the blood, stores blood
cells, and destroys old blood cells.
Thymus Gland
Produces T-Lymphocytes to aid immunity
Interstitial Fluid
fluid between cells
Pathway of Lymph back to the bloodstream
1) Lymphatic Capillaries
2) Lymphatic Vessels
3) Lymphatic Trunks
4) Lymph Nodes
5) Lymphatic Ducts
Lymphatic Capillaries