The lymphatic system 3: its role in the immune system

lymphatic system  The lymphatic system includes lymph vessels, lymph fluid, and lymph tissues and organs The What does the lymphatic system do? · It helps fight infection – inside the lymph nodes are white blood cells called lymphocytes · It removes waste products –

Lymph is a fluid that circulates throughout the body in the lymphatic system It forms when tissue fluidsblood plasma (mostly water, with proteins and other Supports our immune system through transporting immune cells around our bodies, and moving harmful germs or damaged and diseased cells to our lymph nodes and

The network of lymphatic vessels includes multiple interposed lymph nodes‎, small lentil- or bean-sized organs They serve as filter stations The lymphatic system parallels the cardiovascular system The lymphatic system is unique, in that it is a 1-way