10 things you need to know about… the lymphatic system

lymphatic system  Lymph is the fluid that flows through the lymphatic system, a system composed of lymph vessels and intervening lymph 1 Function The lymphatic system has four key functions: to remove excessive tissue fluid, to transport waste materials to the bloodstream, to

Lymphatic vessels as routes for trafficking through the body are exploited not only by immune cells but also by cancer cells Metastasis to regional lymph nodes The lymphatic system helps rid the body of toxins Diseases of this system include lymphadenopathy, lymphoma and other disorders

The contraction of your muscles becomes the pump that helps the fluid get around your body Exercise can help the lymphatic system flow more effectively and Children are constantly fighting off new germs and infections Their lymphatic system quickly responds to these foreign particles When this happens, lymph