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28 lis 2023 · The lymphatic system includes tissues, vessels, and organs that move fluid throughout the body and fight infection. When excess plasma (the liquid portion of blood) collects in your body’s tissues, the lymphatic system collects it and moves it back into your bloodstream.
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9 paź 2024 · The lymphatic system is a series of vessels and nodes that collect and filter excess tissue fluid (lymph), before returning it to the venous circulation. It forms a vital part of the body’s immune defence.
4 dni temu · Explore the lymphatic system with Innerbody's interactive guide. View detailed illustrations of lymph nodes, vessels, and other lymphatic structures.
30 paź 2023 · The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and organs that regulates the amount of fluid in the human body and defends it against infections. Structure. Lymphatic capillaries; lymphatic vessels, ducts and tracts; primary and secondary lymphoid organs, Function.
The lymphatic system contains structures that help filter harmful substances from the bloodstream. The lymphatic organs, including the thymus and spleen, and diffuse tissues, contain lymphocytes and other defense cells produced by the bone marrow.
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What is lymph? What are lymph nodes? How does the lymphatic system work? How does the human immune system work?