OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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Question
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The lymphatic system is unlike the circulatory system because it is a
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closed system
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system that contains white blood cells
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simple system
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one-way system
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike the blood vessels in the circulatory system, lymphatic vessels are blind-ended unidirectional absorptive vessels that transport interstitial fluid, immune cells, and macromolecules to the LNs, and from these back to the blood circulation (Figure 1).
Detailed explanation-2: -Together, the blood, heart, and blood vessels form the circulatory system. The lymphatic system (lymph, lymph nodes and lymph vessels) supports the circulatory system by draining excess fluids and proteins from tissues back into the bloodstream, thereby preventing tissue swelling.
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