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What are the three primary functions of the lymphatic system?
The three primary functions of the lymphatic system are to drain excess interstitial fluid, transport dietary lipids, and carry out immune responses.
What is the definition of lymph?
Lymph is a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs.
What are lymph vessels responsible for?
Lymph vessels are responsible for carrying lymph throughout the body.
What is the role of lymph nodes?
Lymph nodes filter lymph and provide part of the adaptive immune response to new pathogens.
What is the adaptive immune response?
The adaptive immune response is the part of our immunity that has a long-term memory and is highly specific to particular microbes or abnormal cells.
Test your knowledge on the functions of the lymphatic system with this quiz. Learn about how this system drains excess fluid, transports dietary lipids, and carries out immune responses.
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