ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Produces lymphocytes
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Stores lymphocytes and macrophages
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Filters the lymph
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Transport lipid
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Remove waste products
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Detailed explanation-1: -The medullary sinus drains the lymph into the efferent lymphatic vessels. The primary function of lymph nodes is filtering interstitial fluid collected from soft tissues and eventually returning it to the vascular system.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphatic system: The lymphatic system is part of your immune system that protects your body from foreign invaders that cause illness, maintains fluid levels throughout your body, absorbs nutrients and fats and removes waste from cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are bean-shaped glands that monitor and cleanse the lymph as it filters through them. The nodes filter out the damaged cells and cancer cells. These lymph nodes also store lymphocytes and other immune system cells that attack and destroy bacteria and other harmful substances in the fluid.
Detailed explanation-4: -The main function of lymph is to return interstitial fluid back to the blood.