ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Your immune system relies on specialized cells to fight off threats to your health. One of the most important ways your circulatory system supports your immune system is by carrying immune cells to their destinations. Without your blood vessels and arteries, these important cells could not do their job correctly.

Detailed explanation-2: -Organs and tissues important to the proper functioning of the immune system include the thymus and bone marrow, lymph nodes and vessels, spleen, and skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, vessels and organs that work together to move lymph back into your your bloodstream. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Interacting with Other Systems The immune system is like a small police force that constantly patrols every organ and tissue in your body. It works closely with the circulatory system for transportation needs and the lymphatic system for production of lymphocytes.

Detailed explanation-5: -How do the circulatory system and immune system work together to respond to an injury? Increased blood flow kills healthy cells which prevents infection at the site of the injury. Increased blood flow removes infected cells from the body at the site of the injury.