OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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manage immune responses
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remove debris, foreign matter, bacteria, viruses,
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drainage vessels which weave between tissue cells
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“invite” infection which creates wide variety of immune cells with “memory”
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Detailed explanation-1: -It drains fluid (called lymph) that has leaked from the blood vessels into the tissues and empties it back into the bloodstream via the lymph nodes.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are three primary functions of the lymphatic system: first is the maintenance of fluid balance, second is the facilitation of the absorption of dietary fats from the gastrointestinal tract to the bloodstream for metabolism or storage, and third is the enhancement and facilitation of the immune system.
Detailed explanation-3: -Together with the rest of the system, lymphatic vessels help maintain the body’s fluid balance, absorb fats from the digestive tract, and provide immune defense against microorganisms and disease. 1 Impairment in these functions can cause issues like lymphedema and the spread of cancer cells.
Detailed explanation-4: -What Does the Lymphatic System Do? One of the lymphatic system’s major jobs is to drain extra lymph (LIMF) fluid from body tissues and return it to the blood. Lymph contains white blood cells called lymphocytes (LIM-fuh-sites) and chyle (KYE-ul), which is made of fats and proteins from the intestines.