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10 Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system transports fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells,

throughout the body. There are lymphatic vessels throughout organs in the body with

lymph nodes located along the system. The lymphatic system removes excess

interstitial fluid and drains the fluid into the circulatory system, absorbs fats via the

villi in the small intestine and helps fight infection.

Lymph vessels – are located throughout the body, carry a clear strawcoloured fluid (lymph) and white
blood cells (lymphocytes).

Lymph nodes - are round, soft and are located throughout the body such

as the armpit, groin and neck. They contain lymphocytes which filter

bacteria, cancer cells and other foreign substance from the body

The Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is made up of:

Tonsils – located at the back of your throat. They contain lymphatic tissue that

traps germs before they enter the breathing passage.

Spleen – contains white blood cells (WBC), which destroys damaged and old

cells.