Lymphatic system Radiology Reference Article

lymphatic system  The lymphatic system contains structures that help filter harmful substances from the bloodstream The lymphatic organs, including the thymus and spleen, Your lymphatic system Your lymphatic system is part of your immune system and also helps protect you from infection It's made up of a network of thin tubes

What does it do? The lymphatic system carries lymph fluid, nutrients, and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream It's made up of a network The lymphatic capillaries converge to form the collecting lymphatics which have both valves and smooth muscle, with walls

1 Function The lymphatic system has four key functions: to remove excessive tissue fluid, to transport waste materials to the bloodstream, to The lymphatic manages fluid levels in the body, filters out bacteria and houses types of white blood cells