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.

Lymph is a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs.

Lymph vessels are responsible for carrying lymph throughout the body.

<p>Lymph nodes filter lymph and provide part of the adaptive immune response to new pathogens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers