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Returns protein and water from the interstitium to the cardiovascular system. Absorbs protein, fat and fat-soluble vitamins (chyle) through the intestinal lymph vessels. Recognizes and responds to foreign cells, microbes, and cancer cells (serves important immunological functions).
Fluid that leaks from the vascular system is returned to general circulation via lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic system provides a one-way route for movement of interstitial fluid to the cardiovascular system.
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Oct 9, 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.
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Jul 30, 2022 · The immune system is the complex collection of cells and organs that destroys or neutralizes pathogens that would otherwise cause disease or death. The lymphatic system, for most people, is associated with the immune system to such a degree that the two systems are virtually indistinguishable.
