Lymphatic System

Lymphatic System

Introduction

The Lymphatic System is very important. It helps with the cardiovascular system, and our immune systems.

The Lymphatic System is made up of two semi-independent parts. One is a network of lymphatic vessels. The other part is various lymphoid tissues and organs all over the body. The functions of the Lymphatic System transporting fluids that have escaped from the blood vascular system, and the organs house phagocytic cells and lymphocytes.

Discussion

Lymphatic vessels are an elaborate system of drainage vessels that collect the excess protein-containing fluid and returns it to the bloodstream.. Once an interstitial fluid enters the lymphatics it is called ...