Lymphatic system: structure and function -

Summary The lymphatic system drains excess fluid that accumulates in bodily tissue, filters out foreign bodies, and transports it back into the bloodstream

The Lymphatic System · Since the lymphatic system does not have a heart to pump it, its upward movement depends on the motions of the muscle and

excretory system 5 main functions of the lymphatic system · Draining the lymph from the tissues: · Absorbing fats from the digestive tract: · Fighting diseases and infections:

respiratory system lymphatic vasculature is more conducive to immune induction and tolerance than the blood vasculature Lymphatic System in Immune Regulation : Implications