OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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to collect excess fluid and return it to the blood
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help the body fight pathogens
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all of the above
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your lymphatic system, part of your immune system, has many functions. They include protecting your body from illness-causing invaders, maintaining body fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats and removing cellular waste. Blockages, diseases or infections can affect your lymphatic system’s function.
Detailed explanation-2: -This system comprises organs and tissues such as lymph nodes, tonsils and spleen protecting the body from infections.
Detailed explanation-3: -The lymphatic system has multiple inter related functions : 1) it is responsible for the removal of interstitial fluid from tissues. 2) it absorbs and transports fatty acids and fats as chyle from the digestive system. 3) it transports white blood cells to and from the lymph nodes into the bones.